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Dodge Ram Van 2500 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Ram Van 2500 from 2001 to 2001: 4 owner complaints and 0 recalls across 1 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2001 (4). Best fuel economy: 14 mpg combined (2001).

Dodge Ram Van 2500
Photo: Calreyn88 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Suspension2
Airbags1
Steering1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20010414

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Dodge Ram Van 2500?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2001 (4).

How many recalls has the Dodge Ram Van 2500 had?

Across 2001–2001, NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).