Illustration1999 DODGE RAM VAN. *TS THE CONSUMER TRIED TO AVOID REAR ENDING ANOTHER VEHICLE WHO DIDN'T HAVE ON ANY LIGHTS BY OVER CORRECTING TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER DROVE OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HIT A DITCH. THE CONSUMER THEN ROLLED OVER TWO TIMES AND LANDED ON THE ROOF . (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *JB
1999 Dodge RAM Van
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
10–25K
525–50K
1050–75K
875–100K
5100–150K
0150K+
29 reports with mileage · 18 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports11 fire reports8 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
2 reportsON SUNDAY APRIL 23,2000 AROUND 2 PM I WAS TRAVELLING NORTH ON MANHATTAN AVE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
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NHTSA investigations
1PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate
Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts
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. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.