1999 Dodge RAM Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 17, 2021 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RAM Wagon years
Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge RAM Wagon. That ranks 2nd out of 7 RAM Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 122,240 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Dodge RAM Wagon problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~122,240 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~70,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~87,000 mi
Seats1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System125%122,240——
Engine and Engine Cooling125%70,000——
Power Train125%87,000——
Seats125%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2006, with 3 complaints
2006: 3200632021: 120211

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Dodge RAM Wagon recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Dodge RAM Wagon.

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The bracket that holds the bolt to secure seat to rails it slides on is snapped clean in two with the bolt hole on the outside of bracket. This is the bolt on rear right side of driver’s seat.

Seats · received Jun 17, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11421284

Vehicle shuts down without notice, quits in traffic, on the highway and once while turning across traffic. After vehicle sets for about 45 min it will start again. Had vehicle towed to a shop and they replaced a component they said was bad, 600.00 and four days later we picked up vehicle and to a…

Electrical System · received Aug 24, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10166443

Dt*: the contact stated the transmission would slip from second to third gear and jump while in reverse. An independent repair shop determined the transmission needed to be rebuilt. Updated 03/03/06. *jb

Power Train · received Jan 25, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10148543

Van is has rattle from underside since late 2003. Van began backfiring 12/2005. We received letter on recall for catalytic converter up to 8 yrs and 80,000 mile. We were informed by dealer that our engine size is the only one not given an extension to 10 yr 100,000. The converters are failing on…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 2, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10146688

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM Wagon?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge RAM Wagon?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Dodge RAM Wagon a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Wagon model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.