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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1999 Dodge RAM Van Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 47 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Dodge RAM Van, 4% of the 47 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Vehicle was placed in drive gear by a 2-year old child by swinging the back of his hand past the shifter. Vehicle began to roll forwards. Dealer was contacted and showed no concern.”

NHTSA complaint #859822, filed 2000-04

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003213%
2001412%
2000310%
199924%
199829%
1996633%
1995321%
1994117%

Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM Van

Electrical system
12 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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