1999 Dodge RAM CLUB CAB problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
9 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
75,042 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 9 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 22.2% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 11.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 11.1% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure | 3 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
Structure: 3; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
2003: 2; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 2
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering 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 10005804 · 2003-02-13 (February 13, 2003)
MY 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 CLUB CAB 2-WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC WITH A 318. 48,000 MILES ALREADY HAD THE TRANS GO OUT, THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT BAD, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT LEAKED WHEN IT RAINED, SPOT WELDS CAME THROUGH THE PAINT ON THE DRIVERS DOOR SKIN,DRIVERS SIDE LICENSE PLATE LIGHT WENT OUT AND CHANGING THE BULB DOESNT FIX IT, THE THERMOSTAT GASKET WENT BAD,THE REAR BRAKES SOMEHOW CAME OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND TRASHED THE DRUMS,PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD, PASSENGER SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WENT BAD, FRONT SWAY BAR BUSHINGS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005804 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10146165 · 2005-12-27 (December 27, 2005)
I NOTICED MY VEHICLE'S BRAKES WERE GRABBING IN THE MORNING AFTER SITTING ALL NIGHT. THE GRABBING WOULD STOP AFTER A COUPLE APPLICATIONS OF THE BRAKES BUT IT WAS APPARENT SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO JACK POWELL CHRYSLER DODGE AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A BRAKE JOB. THE BRAKE JOB WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I BROUGHT MY 99 DODGE 2300 DIESEL INTO THE ABOVE DEALER FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM ON 2-17-05. THEY CHARGED ME 568.00 FOR THE WORK. SINCE THAT TIME I'VE BEEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER ON FOUR ADDITIONAL OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM…
Owner-reported narrative. 78,084 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10218968 · 2008-02-23 (February 23, 2008)
1. NO REASON FOR FAILURE! 2.DASHBOARD CRACKED FROM WINDSHIELD TO STEERING WHEEL, AND LARGE HOLE. 3. GLUED TOGETHER TO KEEP IT FROM FLYING INTO ONE OF MY PASSENGERS,MYSELF OR OUT THE WINDOW.COVERED UP WITH CARPET COVER. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218968 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10112258 · 2005-02-28 (February 28, 2005)
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4, WITH A CUMMINS DIESEL 5.9 I HAD TO HAVE THE INJECTOR PUMP AND LIFT PUMP REPLACED AT 98000 MILES. TODAY I WAS ALMOST HIT BROADSIDE BECAUSE THE INJECTOR PUMP AND LIFT PUMP FAILED AGIAN. I HAVE 123000 MILES ON THE TRUCK TODAY. THOSE PUMPS SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAN 25000 MILES. WHEN MY TRUCK WAS REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IT WAS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY I HAD PURCHASED WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW FROM DODGE. I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT WILL COST ME ALMOST $6000.00 TO FIX IT AGIAN. I DON'T HAVE THAT …
Owner-reported narrative. 98,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10112258 at NHTSA ↗