1999 Dodge Van recalls & problems
The 1999 Dodge Van has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 17 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is seats (3 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints17filed by owners
Crashes · fires3 · 2reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths5 · 2reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1999 Dodge Van.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | — |
| Suspension Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint; Front › Macpherson strut | 3 | 115,000 mi |
| Tires | 2 | — |
| Structure Frame and members | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine | 2 | — |
| Equipment Electrical › Radio/tape deck/cd etc. | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 1 | — |
| Air bags Frontal | 1 | — |
| Power train Automatic transmission | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Mar 1, 2007 · 140,000 milesElectrical system
I HAVE BOUGHT THIS CAR USED, HOWEVER IT WAS FINE, AS TIME WENT ON THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WENT, THE HORN, IGNITION SYSTEM, FAILS TO START RANDOM TIMES, GAUGES ON AND OFF RANDOMLY, INSTRUMENT LIGHT ON AND OFF, I AM TIRED OF PAYING FOR REPAIRS, WHO EVER CONSTRUCTED THIS DODGE GRAND GARBAGE CAN, SHOULD COME PICK ME AND MY 7 CHILDREN UP EVERY TIME WE BREAK DOWN AND SEE HOW THEY FEEL, I AM TIRED OF BEING RIPPED OFF WHEN IT CAME TO THINKING YOU ARE BUYING A GOOD RELIABLE QUALITY CAR, INSTEAD I GOT JUNK, GO TO THE WEB SITES AND LOOK AT ALL THE HEADACHES THESE VEHICLES ARE CAUSING, SOMEONE IS GETTING RICH ON THESE VEHICLES AND IT IS NOT THE OWNERS, WHAT IS UP? DO TELL! (MAYBE I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A TOW… - Jan 1, 2009Structure › Frame and members
1999 DODGE VAN 1500 HAS A RUSTED FRAME. CONSUMER STATES THAT CHRYSLER SAID THE VAN WAS PAST WARRANTY AND WILL NOT HELP. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRABLE. *JB - Jul 31, 2005 · crash · fire · 3 injuriesFuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
THE FAMILY IN THIS VAN WAS TRAVELING ON WAVELAND AVENUE APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION WITH MANNHEIM ROAD IN FRANKLIN PARK, ILLINOIS. THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL WAS GREEN AND THE VAN PROCEEDED ACROSS THE INTERSECTION. WHILE CROSSING THE INTERSECTION, THE CARAVAN WAS STRUCK BY A TRUCK WHO RAN A RED LIGHT.UPON IMPACT, THE CARAVAN BURST INTO FLAMES AND CAUGHT FIRE. TWO CHILDREN DIED AS A RESULT OF THE ENSUING FIRE; THREE OTHER PASSENGERS HAD FIRE-RELATED INJURIES. *TR - Aug 22, 2003 · 45,000 milesEngine and engine cooling
THE DEALERSHIP SOLD ME A 7 YEAR OR 70,000 MILES WARRANTY. MY ENGINE BLEW UP AND THEY DENIED MY WARRANTY, THEY WOULDN'T FIX MY VEHICLE. THEY SAID THAT I HAD SLUDGE IN MY ENGINE. I HAD A CERTIFIED MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TOP OF MY ENGINE WAS CLEAN AND THE BOTTOM WAS CLEAN. HE STATED THAT I HAD DEFECTIVE METAL THAT WOULDN'T STAND UP. I WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO HELP ME ON THIS MATTER.*JB - Jul 18, 2003 · 1 injurySeats
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE FRONT SEAT BY PULLING THE LEVER UNDER THE SEAT WITH MY RIGHT HAND. THE FRONT SEAT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE DASHBOARD, AND THE SEAT REFUSED TO MOVE. I GRABBED THE SIDE OF THE SEAT WITH MY LEFT HAND WHILE PULLING THE LEVER WITH MY RIGHT HAND WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SEAT MOVED QUICKLY BACKWARDS. MY FINGER WAS IN BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE SEAT TRACK WHICH I DIDN'T KNOW, THERE WAS NO GUARD TO KEEP MY FINGER FROM THE AREA. MY MIDDLE FINGER WAS AMPUTATED ON MY LEFT HAND DOWN TO THE FIRST JOINT AND THE EMERGENCY ROOM WAS UNABLE TO RE-ATTACHED MY FINGER. THIS OCCURRED ON A DODGE 15 PASSENGER VAN. *JB - Mar 23, 2006Tires
1999 ROADTREK TIRES DRY ROTTED AND WERE REPLACED. *TS DURING AN INSPECTION THE VEHICLE TIRE WERE FOUND TO BE DRY ROTTED. THE TIRE WERE REPLACED WITH GENERAL GRABBER AT 2, RADIAL TIRES. AFTER THE TIRE WERE REPLACED THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WANDERED ON THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING. *NM - Sep 18, 2002 · 7,000 milesStructure
WHEN IT RAINS OR YOU DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE, THE TENSIONER BELT COMES OFF. THIS MAKES STEERING ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. IF YOU DO MANAGE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE & DRIVE TO A SAFE SPOT TO STOP YOU RISK BURNING UP THE ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF COOLING. THE ABOVE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. *NM - Dec 3, 2005 · 115,000 miles · crashSuspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
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. *JB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.