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SuspensionPart report

1999 Dodge Van Suspension Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
18%of 17 total for the year
Median mileage
115,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Dodge Van, 18% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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 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

“The upper ball joints disengages from the a-arm. The bracket that holds the upper ball joint does not support it the way it should. Contacted the dealer. This happened three times. However, the problem recurred.”

NHTSA complaint #10103657, filed 2004-12, 97,528 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200216%
2001213%
2000421%
1999318%
199828%
1997417%
199616%
1995110%

Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Van

Seats
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Van

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology