1999 Dodge RAM PICKUP: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
67,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 33 complaints (30.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 6 | 18.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 6.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 6.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.0% |
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 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
Structure: 10; Air Bags: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 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 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 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 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2000: 3; 2002: 2; 2003: 6; 2004: 1; 2005: 5; 2006: 1; 2007: 4; 2008: 6; 2009: 2; 2010: 2; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Structure leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10015604 · 2003-04-10 (April 10, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR AS STATED IN RECALL 01 V 119 000, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *JB.....*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10015604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021574 · 2003-05-27 (May 27, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION THIRD GEAR BAND IS SHIFTING. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 70,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10021574 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037663 · 2003-08-26 (August 26, 2003)
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, THERE IS VIBRATION. CAUSE OF THE VIBRATION IS UNDETERMINED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 60,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037663 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10037755 · 2003-10-12 (October 12, 2003)
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 01V040000 CONCERNING THE HOOD LATCH. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR BECAUSE THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED.*AK *TS *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 74,460 miles reported. Look up ODI 10037755 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10038406 · 2003-09-08 (September 8, 2003)
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE ENGINE JUST CUT COMPLETELY OFF BEFORE THE VEHICLE CAME TO A FULL STOP, THEN THE ENGINE RESTARTED ON ITS OWN. THIS INCIDENT OCCURRED FIVE TIMES SINCE APRIL OF 2003. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A GLITCH IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10038406 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10040468 · 2003-09-23 (September 23, 2003)
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS DRIVING ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND WENT UP TO 6000 RPMS. ALSO CONSUMER RODE THE BRAKES UNTIL HE COULD GET VEHICLE TO STOP. THEN, HE TURNED IT OFF. AFTER 20 MINUTES HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE MECHANIC, BUT MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10040468 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10056169 · 2004-01-30 (January 30, 2004)
NEEDED ALL 4 (UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODDGE RAM 1500
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10056169 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108002 · 2005-01-27 (January 27, 2005)
CUMMINS MID-AMERICA HAD A BAD CASTING OF ENGINE BLOCKS 5.9 DIESEL. SOME WENT INTO DODGE TRUCKS, RV'S, AND SCHOOL BUSES. THE STAMPING ON THE BLOCK WAS 53. THEY CRACKED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE RIGHT BELOW THE TURBO CHARGER. DODGE WOULD WARRANT THESE FOR 100,000 MILES. AFTER 100K YOU WERE ON YOUR OWN. THIS MOTOR SHOULD LAST 300K TO 400K MILES. A VERY EXPENSIVE OPTION. THE PEOPLE ARE LEFT HOLDING THE BAG. CUMMINS WILL GIVE $1000.00 FOR REPAIR OF BLOCK WHICH REQUIRES A TOTAL SWAP OF THE BLOCK. THIS IS A 8K TO 10K FIX. I FEEL THAT SINCE THIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108002 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.