1999 Dodge RAM Van Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 13%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Dodge RAM Van, 13% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 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.
“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“Several months ago I bought a 1999 Dodge ram 1500 van with approximately 88,000. After driving on several trips we took it to the shop because the steering was loose and would occasionally make noise. The first mechanic we talked to said the front of the frame is almost 80% rusted through on one side and where the steering box was attached to the frame was rusted to the point that he thought it was unrepairable and he was concerned with us even driving it home. We contacted a second business that deals with frame issues among other things. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489551, filed 2012-12, 94,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10513825, filed 2013-05, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge b-van station wagon. The contact stated that the entire front frame was completely rusted and had been eaten away by corrosion. In addition the contact was able to turn the steering wheel a full 360 degrees. The contact was driving the vehicle when the steering column collapsed and the vehicle stopped independently. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop where it was discovered that the entire front frame was completely corroded. The failure and the current mileages were 71,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10467615, filed 2012-07, 71,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 29% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 24% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 1 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 1 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM Van
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 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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