1999 Dodge Ram Van Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1999 Dodge Ram Van. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 56 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
6
6fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
5fires
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
2crashes4injuries
STEERING
4
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
2
1injuries
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
Total complaints56

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Vehicle is unsafe to drive, frame around steering components very rusty”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2015-01-01

“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”

SUSPENSION · reported 2014-06-16

“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”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2014-06-16

“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…”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS · reported 2014-04-15

“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…”

STEERING · reported 2014-04-15

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram b1500. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, he noticed holes in the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000. *tr”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2013-05-27

“Several months ago I bought a 1999 dodge ram 1500 van with approximately 88,000. After driving on several trips we took it to the shop because the steering was loose and would occasionally make noise. The first mechanic we talked to said the front of the frame is almost 80% rusted through on one…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2012-11-30

“Several months ago I bought a 1999 dodge ram 1500 van with approximately 88,000. After driving on several trips we took it to the shop because the steering was loose and would occasionally make noise. The first mechanic we talked to said the front of the frame is almost 80% rusted through on one…”

STEERING · reported 2012-11-30

Defect investigations

Investigation PE02082 Opened 2002-11-06 · closed 2003-04-23

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS.…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Dodge Ram Van as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.