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1999 Dodge RAM Van Problems

Complaints
47filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
71,000miles, 29 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Dodge RAM Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 1999 Dodge RAM Van. The part named most often is electrical system, with 12 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes (6) and body and structure (6). 29 of the complaints include a mileage, and 21% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 71,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 11 a fire, 8 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (2), Equipment (1), Fuel system (1), Seat belts (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “The verizon vehicle had an underhood fire while being driven which originated in the ABS module area. The ABS module and wiring connector, truck battery, and other underhood components were burnt. Verizon has had similar fires in this model van and feels that this is a safety issue which warrants further investigation.”

NHTSA complaint #10086716, filed 2004-08, 38,077 miles

Brakes: “Left my home for work and got to the second stop from my home and did not have sufficeint brakes to stop the van. Brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Fter inspecting fluid resevoir, I determined the fluid level almost empty and started to look for leakage at wheel cylinders, etc. Found fluid below the ABS valving. It appears that the battery being right above the valving has allowed battery acid to deteriorate the brake lines. At least 5 lines appear to have corrosive damage. Looks like a very serious problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10088216, filed 2004-08, 71,000 miles

Body and structure: “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 the wheels from steering. I also had a bracket which was part of the steering gear rust so that it broke off the frame earlier. The corresponding loss of control of the vehicle was very disturbing and I am thankful that no injury or accident resulted. …”

NHTSA complaint #10585166, filed 2014-04, 131,462 miles

Air bags: “Both airbags failed to deploy in frontal collision, resulting in severe structual damage, including firewall of vehicle. Vehicle declared to be a total loss by insurance company. Could not be repaired to a safe condition.”

NHTSA complaint #10064298, filed 2004-03, 47,509 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

21% of the 29 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 55,000 and 81,950 miles.

0%0–103%10–2517%25–5034%50–7528%75–10017%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (29 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 71,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Dodge RAM Van in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge RAM Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20031650,0000—14—Stable
20021456,0301—13—Not enough data
20013360,0001—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20002949,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
19994771,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199822111,3741———Stable
19971695,0000———Stable
19961831,3650———Stable
199514144,0000———Not enough data
19946—0———Not enough data

All Dodge RAM Van model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Dodge RAM Van have?

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 1999 Dodge RAM Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Dodge RAM Van is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 12 complaints (26% of the total), followed by brakes with 6.

Has the 1999 Dodge RAM Van been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM Van reported?

Among the 29 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 71,000 miles and the middle half falls between 55,000 and 81,950 miles; 21% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.