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Dodge RAM VAN

1998–2001 only

43 classified complaints

1998–2001 Dodge RAM VAN models have 43 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Body and panel corrosion, typically surfacing around 115,782 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2001 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge RAM VAN report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 1998–2001 only

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 18 complaints

Median onset: 115,782 miles. 5.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Subframe, cradle and frame corrosion · Suspension 10 complaints

Median onset: 102,500 miles. 10.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 3 complaints

Median onset: 140,000 miles.

Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 2 complaints

Median onset: 157,075 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 2 complaints

Median onset: 49,000 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 2 complaints

Median onset: 117,575 miles.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 2 complaints

Median onset: 142,342 miles.

Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Tire wear and premature wear patterns · Wheels and tires 1 complaints

Median onset: 100,000 miles.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2001 model years. See the full Dodge RAM VAN report for every year and full specs/safety data.