1999 Dodge RAM VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM VAN years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge RAM VAN. That is the most of any RAM VAN model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (12 complaints, 26%), typically at around 75,321 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 11 fires, 8 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 47owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Dodge RAM VAN problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | 26% | 75,321 | — | — |
| Structure | 6 | 13% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 11% | 48,755 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 11% | 54,854 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 11% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 9% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 4% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% | 133,513 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 47,509 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Dodge RAM VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Dodge RAM VAN.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle is unsafe to drive, frame around steering components very rusty
Severe rusting in unibody construction. Has rusted so severely van is unsafe to drive. Vehicle has 133513 miles on it. Rust on under carriage is extremely excessive. *tr
While driving the van the steering became uncertain, the van would not respond to the wheel. Inspection revealed that the frame in front of the front wheels had rusted away leaving nothing for the steering box to attach to and allowing it to turn when it should have remained fixed. This prevented…
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram b1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed holes in the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. *tr
I am the owner of a 1999 dodge ram 1500. While my wife was driving approximately 40 mph the power steering failed and lost control of the vehicle without any warning. Being unable to control the vehicle the vehicle headed into oncoming traffic, the contact crashed into a ditch. The driver received…
Other Dodge RAM VAN years
← 1998 RAM VAN · 2000 RAM VAN →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM VAN | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM VAN | 33 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM VAN | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 | 47 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM VAN | 22 | 1 |
| 1997 RAM VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM VAN | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM VAN?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge RAM VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Dodge RAM VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM VAN model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.