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Dodge VanModel year report

1999 Dodge Van Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
106,264miles, 6 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 Van (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1999 Dodge Van. The part named most often is seats, with 3 complaints (18% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and engine cooling (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 106,264 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury, 2 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 11 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Steering (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1).

Example complaints

Seats: “I was attempting to adjust the front seat by pulling the lever under the seat with my right hand. The front seat was too close to the dashboard, and the seat refused to move. I grabbed the side of the seat with my left hand while pulling the lever with my right hand when all of a sudden the seat moved quickly backwards. My finger was in between the seat and the seat track which I didn't know, there was no guard to keep my finger from the area. My middle finger was amputated on my left hand down to the first joint and the emergency room was unable to re-attached my finger. …”

NHTSA complaint #10159765, filed 2006-06

Suspension: “While driving my minivan in a 25 MPH zone I heard a snap and lost control of the car resulting in hitting a curb. Damage to front left wheel, suspension, fender & door body damage. Repair shop determined that the lower control arm came apart causing loss of control of the vehicle. Repair needed to entire suspension, alloy wheel, tire, body will cost over $3,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10144547, filed 2005-12, 115,000 miles

Engine cooling: “I have bought this car used, however it was fine, as time went on the air bag system went, the horn, ignition system, fails to start random times, gauges on and off randomly, instrument light on and off, I am tired of paying for repairs, who ever constructed this Dodge grand garbage can, should come pick me and my 7 children up every time we break down and see how they feel, I am tired of being ripped off when it came to thinking you are buying a good reliable quality car, instead I got junk, go to the web sites and look at all the headaches these vehicles are causing, someone is getting…”

NHTSA complaint #10265285, filed 2009-04, 140,000 miles

Fuel system: “The family in this VAN was traveling on waveland avenue approaching the intersection with mannheim road in franklin park, illinois. The traffic signal was green and the VAN proceeded across the intersection. While crossing the intersection, the caravan was struck by a truck who ran a red light.upon impact, the caravan burst into flames and caught fire. Two children died as a result of the ensuing fire; three other passengers had fire-related injuries.”

NHTSA complaint #10209564, filed 2007-11

Mileage when problems were reported

33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 140,000 miles.

17%0–100%10–2517%25–500%50–7517%75–10050%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 106,264 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 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. 11 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 11 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge Van

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20021844,1870———Stable
20011552,9000———Stable
20001961,8630———Stable
199917106,2640———Stable
19982489,5000———Stable
19972489,0120———Stable
199618265,8570———Stable
199510—0———Not enough data
19949—0———Not enough data
19915—1———Not enough data
1977847,5300———Not enough data

All Dodge Van model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Dodge Van have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 1999 Dodge Van as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Seats is named most often, in 3 complaints (18% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 1999 Dodge 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 Van reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 106,264 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 140,000 miles; 33% 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.