1999 Dodge VAN problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
17 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
106,264 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 6 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seats is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 17 complaints (17.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 2 | 11.8% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 5.9% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seats | 3 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 1 |
Seats: 3; Tires: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 0
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 11 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 |
2000: 4; 2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 4; 2007: 1; 2009: 2
Pattern summary
Seats leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10148109 · 2006-01-19 (January 19, 2006)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 7,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10148109 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 550862 · 2000-02-10 (February 10, 2000)
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH CAUSED VEHICLE TO WANDER TO THE RIGHT AND CALLED FOR CONSTANT ADJUSTMENT WHILE DRIVING ON GOOD ROAD CONDITIONS. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 550862 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 730461 · 2000-09-06 (September 6, 2000)
RECURRING BRAKE FAILURES ON FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. DEALER "REPAIRED" 2X PRIOR. ABNORMAL PAD WEAR -- INNER PAD, OKAY -- OUTER PAD GROUND DOWN TO BARE METAL. BRAKES PULL TO LEFT. DEALER UNCOOPERATIVE IN REPAIRING UNDER WARRANTY. WANTS US TO PAY FOR NEW PADS (EVEN THOUGH ONLY 5,000 MILES OR SO SINCE LAST REPAIR). *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 730461 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 856795 · 2000-02-14 (February 14, 2000)
THE RADIO IN THE REAR OF THIS CONVERSION VAN HAD A SHORT THAT CAUSED A FIRE TO BREAK OUT IN THE REAR AREA ON THE GAS TANK SIDE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 856795 at NHTSA ↗