1999 Dodge RAM 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 1500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 610 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500. That ranks 10th out of 19 RAM 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (240 complaints, 39%), typically at around 86,308 miles. Complaints mention 64 crashes, 19 fires, 49 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 610owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 64complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 240 | 39% | 86,308 | “dashboard cracked” (12%) | $1,350 |
| Air Bags problems | 61 | 10% | 99,000 | “air bag” (28%) | — |
| Power Train problems | 59 | 10% | 70,000 | “automatic transmission” (8%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 51 | 8% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 47 | 8% | 68,082 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 39 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 36 | 6% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 32 | 5% | 65,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 31 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 24 | 4% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 17 | 3% | 134,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 3% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 13 | 2% | 44,991 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 2% | 93,160 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | 137,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 1% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 1% | 67,710 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 1% | 119,430 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | 139,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 4 | 1% | 37,350 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | 174,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | 92,825 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 104,091 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | 122,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 98,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH, THE HOOD UNLATCHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSS DARROW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MILWAUKEE (10901 W METRO AUTO MALL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224, [redacted]) HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED…
We were driving down the highway and smelt smoke. We pulled over, i looked under the vehical and there was a fire near the gas tank. I tried to splash water on it but had no luck. Knowing the fire was near the gas tank we got away from the truck and called 911.
1999 dodge ram 1500 hood latch recall can not open the hood, latch is broken, missing or malfunctioned
The drivers door will not open
Tl* the contact was driving the brother-in-laws 1999 dodge ram 1500. They stated that while attempting to reverse out of their driveway, the vehicles accelerator pedal self increased to approximately 40 mph although the driver had his foot on the brake pedal the vehicle would not stop. As a result…
Other Dodge RAM 1500 years
← 1998 RAM 1500 · 2000 RAM 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 698 | 6 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 689 | 4 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 487 | 4 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 670 | 2 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 554 | 5 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 517 | 4 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 792 | 9 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 1,170 | 4 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 1,099 | 5 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 1,171 | 1 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 815 | 3 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 1,112 | 2 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 513 | 2 |
| 1999 | 610 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 520 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 361 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 298 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 213 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners most often report structure, air bags, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 240 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 1500 model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.