Most common 1999 Dodge Van problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Van complaints by model year
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What 1999 Dodge Van owners say
Seats
The vehicle was stopped when it was rear ended by another vehicle going about 40 MPH. The impact pushed the consumers vehicle into another vehicle. Upon impact with that vehicle the air bags did not deploy and the driver's seat back collapsed. The driver sustained back and neck injuries.
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.
Suspension
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.
The upper ball joints disengages from the a-arm. The bracket that holds the upper ball joint does not support it the way it should. Contacted the dealer. This happened three times. However, the problem recurred.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Dodge Van a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Van rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Van at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Dodge Van?
The seats — 3 complaints, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the suspension (3) and wheels & tires (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Van have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Dodge Van. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Van?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1995 and 2001. See the full Dodge Van years comparison.
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Van problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 115,000 miles; 33% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.