How many recalls does the 1979 Dodge Van have?

The 1979 Dodge Van has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1979 Dodge Van has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1979 Dodge Van?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is tires.

1979 Dodge Van Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1979 Dodge Van. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the tires. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

TIRES

Total complaints1

What owners report

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

“Complete tire failures (5) at highway speeds causing loss of control. *ak( dot number: tire size: 31.5/10.5/ )”

TIRES · reported 1999-04-20

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 1979 Dodge Van as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.