Dodge Mini RAM Van Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Dodge Mini RAM Van (1996–1996) that have at least 5 complaints. 1996 has the most, with 5. Across all years, the part named most often is visibility (1 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Mini RAM Van model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | 37,000 | 0 | 7 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)1 17%
- Vehicle speed control1 17%
- Tires1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
1996: “I have had to either replace or repair two of my hankook milage plus tires since I purchased them six months ago. The latest incident occuring on 2/21/05. I have both tires the one that was replaced and the I had to have repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10111912, filed 2005-02Other Dodge models
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6,223 complaintsDodge Charger
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology