1999 Dodge RAM Van Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1999 Dodge RAM Van, 9% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“/18/05 1999 Dodge Ram Van 360 ci v-8 I bought the vehicle in the summer of 2000. I drive it very little-current mileage is 37,000 after 5 yrs. Ownership. We just took a trip to california, and went through almost a case of oil! Also, the engine was pinging quite a bit-especially at highway speeds. I got on the internet when I got home from the trip, and found numerous complaints and comments from others who have had similar problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133295, filed 2005-08, 19,000 miles“April 2004 a loss of oil precluded premature engine failure at 46,000 miles in my 1999 Dodge ram 2500 van. May 1, 2010 the replacement engine with 36,000 miles experienced a sudden loss of oil that registered on my oil pressure gauge. Three quarts of oil were required to bring the oil to normal volume. I have continued regular oil changes and engine maintenance. The rebuilt engine I was sold replaced the failed engine. Upon inspection of the failed engine I was told that I followed all maintenance procedures and they could not determine the cause of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10328996, filed 2010-05, 46,000 miles“While driving on the expressway my oil pressure gauge dropped to 0 psig. It had been approximately 2000 miles since my last oil change. When I stopped at the gas station to check the oil, I discovered my oil was about 3 quarts low. I purchased 3 qts of oil and installed it in the engine and continued to have problems the rest of the way home (gauge dropping to 0 PSI, but no real noticeable clacking of lifters). I experienced this sort of problem in 2002 when my 1999 Dodge Ram Van (318 ci) went on a trip to ny and used about 12 quarts of oil with less than 30,000 miles on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10146680, filed 2006-01, 55,980 miles“With 62,000 miles on the vehicle the intake manifold had to be replaced. Vehicle was purchased new. Dealer replaced intake manifold and parts associated with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10064987, filed 2004-03Related service bulletins
- 10223854Sep 7, 2016Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies…
- 10191455Sep 7, 2016Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10139009Feb 13, 201368069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM Van
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM Van
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.
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