1999 DODGE RAM VAN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
56
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN
The 1999 DODGE RAM VAN has received a total of 56 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (6 complaints), Electrical System (5 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN
56 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE, FRAME AROUND STEERING COMPONENTS VERY RUSTY
SEVERE RUSTING IN UNIBODY CONSTRUCTION. HAS RUSTED SO SEVERELY VAN IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. VEHICLE HAS 133513 MILES ON IT. RUST ON UNDER CARRIAGE IS EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE. *TR
SEVERE RUSTING IN UNIBODY CONSTRUCTION. HAS RUSTED SO SEVERELY VAN IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. VEHICLE HAS 133513 MILES ON IT. RUST ON UNDER CARRIAGE IS EXTREMELY EXCESSIVE. *TR
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. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES WITH RUST PROBLEMS WHICH AFFECTED THE APPEARANCE OF THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT THE SAFETY IN A CATASTROPHIC MANNER. THIS VAN IS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE DRIVEN EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH EVERY OTHER PART OF THE CAR. LOOKING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME SITUATION. OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE WARNED BEFORE A TRAGEDY OCCURS. *TR
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. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES WITH RUST PROBLEMS WHICH AFFECTED THE APPEARANCE OF THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT THE SAFETY IN A CATASTROPHIC MANNER. THIS VAN IS NO LONGER ABLE TO BE DRIVEN EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH EVERY OTHER PART OF THE CAR. LOOKING ONLINE I HAVE FOUND MANY OTHERS WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME SITUATION. OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE WARNED BEFORE A TRAGEDY OCCURS. *TR
View all Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1800402 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING 1999 MY ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. *TT
976 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ON SOME VEHICLES THE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM MAY NOT DETECT A CATALYST FAILURE AS REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS REGULATION. AS A RESULT, THE OBD SYSTEM MAY NOT ILLUMINATE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IF A CATALYST FAILS. *TT
180600B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT
180600 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING 1999 MODEL YEAR ENGINE SPARK KNOCK. *TT
230900 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CONCERNS WITH THE SIDE / REAR CARGO DOOR(S) OPENING PAST THE NORMAL 90 DEGREE OPENING. *TT
181999 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0740 - TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH, NO RPM DROP AT LOCKUP. *TT
234298 — STRUCTURE:BODY
HISS OR WHISTLE TYPE WINDNOISE CAN BE HEARD COMING FROM THE A-PILLAR AREA. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DODGE RAM VAN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM VAN
- 1994 DODGE RAM VAN — 9 complaints
- 1995 DODGE RAM VAN — 17 complaints
- 1996 DODGE RAM VAN — 36 complaints
- 1997 DODGE RAM VAN — 26 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM VAN — 38 complaints
- 1999 DODGE RAM VAN (current)
- 2000 DODGE RAM VAN — 35 complaints
- 2001 DODGE RAM VAN — 40 complaints
- 2002 DODGE RAM VAN — 16 complaints
- 2003 DODGE RAM VAN — 22 complaints
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