1999 Dodge RAM Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Pickup years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup. That is the most of any RAM Pickup model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is structure (10 complaints, 30%), typically at around 62,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup 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 | 10 | 30% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 12% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 3% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 74,460 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup.
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.
1999 dodge ram 1500 dashboard cracking and falling apart like thousands of others all over the states. Will you please do something to pressure a recall. Please? *tr
The dashboard in my 1999 dodge ram 1500 developed a small crack about a year and a half ago and has recently spread into a major busted up dash. Also, all the other interior plastic components must be made out of the same material as the dash and are just as brittle. *tr
My air bag light comes on and off about once a week, caller dealer they told me it wasn't covered. However i saw a recall notice on-line. *tr
Dash cracked in 2001 ,vehicle is a 1999. *tr
I have a 1999 dodge ram 1500 and the dash is literally falling apart. I have talked to other owners of the same vehicle with the same problem and have been told that the manufacturer will not fix the problem. I think this is very irresponsible on the part of the dodge and not to mention a safety…
Other Dodge RAM Pickup years
← 1998 RAM Pickup · 2000 RAM Pickup →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM Pickup | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM Pickup | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM Pickup | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM Pickup | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM Pickup | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Pickup model years, the 1999 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.