1977 Dodge Van Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 47,530miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1977 Dodge Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1977 Dodge Van. The part named most often is body and structure, with 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by steering (3) and tires (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 47,530 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure4 50%
- Steering3 38%
- Tires2 25%
- Other or unknown1 13%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I purchased 1977 Dodge VAN. New in 1977. The headliner constantly fell down on me. The transmission was the first year using a lock out torque converter. But chrysler did not use a brace for the shaft, so the shaft wobble every time it engaged and disengaged and destroyed my transmission at 12,500 miles. It had a 12,000 mile warrenty and chrysler would not repair. I had to pay to fix it. The engine blew upo at 13,000 miles, and the mechanic showed me the cylaners had indentations in them., he said the workers are upset with chrysler and are sabatoging the vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10873482, filed 2016-06, 60 milesSteering: “Steering box bracket failed and even the chassis was torn in half this was very distressing and I know this is not my fault ii found out that there was a recall on these vehicles for this very problem the recall campain number was 80v027000 I want to know what I can do about getting this repaired by Dodge thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #761601, filed 2002-05Tires: “While traveling at 70 MPH a tire blow out occurred. The right rear tire didn't deflate when the tread separated. Consumer had four tires to fail as a result of tire tread separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10040132, filed 2003-09Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 60 and 95,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1977 Dodge Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
- DP81006Jumped from park to reverse, electricalClosed · Jan 16, 1981
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1977 Dodge Van.
Other model years of the Dodge Van
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 18 | 44,187 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 15 | 52,900 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 19 | 61,863 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 17 | 106,264 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 24 | 89,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1997 | 24 | 89,012 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 18 | 265,857 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1977 | 8 | 47,530 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1977 Dodge Van have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1977 Dodge Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1977 Dodge Van is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 4 complaints (50% of the total), followed by steering with 3.
Has the 1977 Dodge Van been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1977 Dodge Van reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 47,530 miles and the middle half falls between 60 and 95,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.