1999 Dodge RAM Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 1999 Dodge RAM, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 68,414 miles. The words owners use most often: “please provide” (9% of reports).
- 53power train complaints
- 68,414median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Please provide: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Dodge RAM power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 RAM | 7 | 26% | 22,300 |
| 2009 RAM | 2 | 22% | 60,000 |
| 2008 RAM | 4 | 16% | 40,000 |
| 2007 RAM | 4 | 24% | 59,436 |
| 2005 RAM | 11 | 28% | 107,250 |
| 2004 RAM | 8 | 14% | 23,000 |
| 2003 RAM | 6 | 11% | 51,567 |
| 2002 RAM | 17 | 15% | 60,000 |
| 2001 RAM | 50 | 16% | 39,000 |
| 2000 RAM | 21 | 14% | 57,000 |
| 1999 RAM | 53 | 14% | 68,414 |
| 1998 RAM | 80 | 17% | 65,699 |
| 1997 RAM | 71 | 18% | 80,000 |
| 1996 RAM | 135 | 22% | 75,000 |
| 1995 RAM | 91 | 15% | 99,869 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and manual transmissions. The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. It is possible to exceed the melting temperature of the clutch line material.
Risk: If the line melts, hydraulic fluid can leak onto the vehicle exhaust and cause an underbody fire.
Fix: Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
Risk: The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
1999 dodge ram rolled backwards into a pond when the transmission was released from park.*mr the consumer 2 year old son released the vehicle from park with the engine still running. The consumer was injured. The transaxle ignition interlock system was not working as it was designed to. *jb
While driving approximately 65 mph on an interstate a loud noise came from engine. Suddenly the vehicle lost power to accelerate. There were no injuries. When vehicle was taken to dealer for service the cause was determined to be the torque converter.*ak
While driving 60 mph the transmission failed without warning. The transmission pump malfunctioned and all parts had to be replaced. *jb common problem. *sc
Frequently asked questions
Do all 1999 Dodge RAMs have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about power train for the 1999 Dodge RAM (14% of the 366 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge RAM power train?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 68,414 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 1999 Dodge RAM?
The most frequent phrase is “please provide”, in 5 of 53 complaints.
Other 1999 Dodge RAM problems
See all 1999 Dodge RAM problems or power train problems across all RAM years.