Complaints
56
Crashes
11
Fires
11
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Ram Van Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#16 complaints
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Avg mileage:66,325 mi
Fires:6
#25 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:75,895 mi
Fires:5
#34 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Ram Van.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 6 | — | 6 | 66,325 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | 5 | 75,895 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
66,325
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
75,895
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:On-Off Switch Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Wheel Cylinders
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brake Master Cylinder
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge Ram Van — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Ram Van reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Dodge Ram Van has 56 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood with 6 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Ram Van?
Top reported problems: Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood (6 complaints, avg 66,325 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 75,895 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Dodge Ram Van?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,675 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge Ram Van?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Ram Van include 11 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Dodge Ram Van have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge Ram Van as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Dodge Ram Van?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical system:wiring:front underhood) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram Van reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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