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1984 Dodge Mini RAM VanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 1984 Dodge Mini RAM Van, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints32 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 14, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Dodge Mini RAM Van has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Tires10
Visibility11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1984 Dodge Mini RAM Van recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other Mini RAM Van year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Mini RAM Van median. How we score

'84'85'88'89'91'92'93'95'96'97'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Dodge Mini RAM Van, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRANS PARK SYSTEM FAILUREEA91010 · closed Dec 31, 1991
    No recall
  2. LIFTGATE LATCHESEA94005 · closed Oct 25, 1995
    No recall
In owners' words

What Mini RAM Van owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STARTED SMOKING AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE DASH IN THE HEATER OR HEATER WIRING AFTER IDLING FOR 3 HRS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 808315 · Jan 29, 1997

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