Dodge Ram Van second generation

Dodge Ram Van second generation
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The Dodge Ram Van second generation (1984–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 61 versions in the United States.

Model codes: B-series

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,544–5,872 mm
Width–2,007–2,027 mm
Height–1,984–2,050 mm
Wheelbase3,230–3,250 mm RDW2,784–3,241 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight2,090–3,116 kg RDW–
Mass in running order2,190–3,216 kg RDW–
Gross vehicle weight2,730–3,500 kg RDW–
Towing, braked trailer1,520–2,720 kg RDW–
Towing, unbraked trailer450–750 kg RDW–
Seats and space
Seats5–8 RDW–
Doors4–6 RDW–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, RDW type approvals (Netherlands). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

7 complaints for model years 1989–1993. 2 crashes · 2 injuries

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 61 versions of the Dodge Ram Van second generation

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United States 61 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1990–1994(FFS)5.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11–13 MPG (18.1–21.4 L/100 km) EPA425–502 g/km
1989–1993(FFS)3.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1990–1993(FFS), CLKUP3.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
1988–1993(FFS)3.9 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1985–1993(FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
1990–1993(FFS)5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1988–1991(FFS), CLKUP · (FFS)3.9 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1988–1991(FFS), CLKUP5.2 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1989–1991(FFS), CLKUP5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1989–1990(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1989–1990(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA291–325 g/km
1987–1990(FFS), SIL2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20–22 MPG (10.7–11.8 L/100 km) EPA251–276 g/km
1989–1990(FFS,TRBO)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1988–1990(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1989–1990(FFS), CLKUP3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1990(FFS), CLKUP3.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1988–1989(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP3.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1985–1989(FFS)5.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km
1987–1988(FFS)2.5 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
1988(FFS), Lockup A35.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1986–19872.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–1987(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA263–276 g/km
1987SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1985–19872.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 g/km
1987(FFS)3.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1985–19873.7 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
1986–1987(FFS)3.7 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1987(FFS)3.7 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1986–19873.7 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1985–1987(FFS)5.2 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
1987Lock-up5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1985–1986SIL · (FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985–1986SIL2.2 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA240–251 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL2.2 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)3.7 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1985–1986(FFS) CA model · (FFS)5.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1985–19865.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive11–13 MPG (18.1–21.4 L/100 km) EPA425–502 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL2.2 LPetrol4-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1985CA model2.6 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1985(FFS) CA model, SIL3.7 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
1985SIL3.7 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
19855.2 LPetrol4-speed manualRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
19855.9 LPetrol3-speed automaticRear-wheel drive10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA552 g/km
19842.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
19842.2 LPetrol4-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
19842.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol4-speed manual–22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model2.2 LPetrol5-speed manual–21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
19842.6 LPetrol3-speed automatic–18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
19843.7 LPetrol3-speed automatic–15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA368 g/km
19843.7 LPetrol4-speed manual–17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model3.7 LPetrol3-speed automatic–13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model3.7 LPetrol4-speed manual–13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model5.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA460 g/km
19845.2 LPetrol4-speed manual–13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
19845.2 LPetrol3-speed automatic–11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km
1984(FFS) CA model5.2 LPetrol4-speed manual–14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
19845.9 LPetrol3-speed automatic–11 MPG (21.4 L/100 km) EPA502 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.