1999 Dodge Quad problems

General information about Dodge-Quad
Overview of popular issues
Analysis of common problems
Сomplaints list

The Dodge Ram SRT-10 is a sport pickup truck produced by Dodge, based on the standard Ram 1500, with only 10,046 units built. It was introduced as a concept at the January 2002 North American International Auto Show, while the production model was introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model year.

Development

The Dodge Ram SRT was created by DaimlerChrysler's PVO (Performance Vehicle Operations) division, using Dodge Viper and Plymouth Prowler engineers. Extensive wind tunnel testing was used in styling the exterior of the Ram SRT-10. This is the second time that Dodge has put a Viper engine into a Ram pickup. At the 1996 Chicago Auto Show, Dodge introduced a concept Dodge Ram with a Viper Generation 2 engine, but it was not put into production. The Dodge Ram VTS was painted Banzai Blue with dual white skunk stripes, housed an 8.0 L (488 cid) V10, a six-speed Borg-Warner manual gearbox, and 17 in (432 mm) Viper GTS wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich 275/60-HR17 Comp T/A HR4 tires.

Overview

The SRT-10 featured a Chrysler 8.3 liter V10 that was first used in the third generation Viper. This engine produced 500 bhp (373 kW; 507 PS) at 5,600 rpm and 525 lb⋅ft (712 N⋅m) of torque at 4,200 rpm. The regular cab, with a total curb weight of 5,130 lb (2,327 kg), reached a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h), and could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.9 seconds, whereas the Quad Cab, weighing 5,618 lb (2,548 kg), achieved 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.3 seconds and reached a top speed of 147 mph (237 km/h). The regular cab could complete the 1⁄4 mi (400 m) in 13.6 seconds at 106 mph (171 km/h), the Quad Cab in 13.7 seconds at 100 mph (161 km/h). The engine produced one horsepower for every 10.3 lbs of vehicle weight in the regular cab. The regular cab generated .86 g of grip on a 300 ft (91 m) skidpad, while the Quad Cab generated .83 g. The regular cab was rated by the EPA at 9 MPG city/15 highway, while the Quad Cab was rated at 9 city/12 MPG highway.

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Common 1999 Dodge Quad problems

The 1999 Dodge Dakota is known for several common problems, primarily related to the engine, brakes, and body/paint.

Engine problems are a significant concern for the 1999 Dodge Dakota. The engine may experience a loss of oil pressure due to oil sludge, fluctuating idle, and recurring misfire on the same cylinder. These issues can be costly to repair and may require frequent visits to a mechanic.

Brake issues are another common problem for the 1999 Dodge Dakota. The brakes may experience cylinder lockup, smoking hot brakes, and brake lockup, which can be dangerous, especially at high speeds. These issues can also be expensive to repair and may require replacement of the brake system components.

Body/paint troubles are also a concern for the 1999 Dodge Dakota. Customers have reported issues such as paint fading off the top of the roof, oxidation of the clear coat on the roof, and rusting wheel wells. These issues can affect the appearance of the vehicle and may require costly repairs to fix.

In addition to these common problems, the 1999 Dodge Dakota may also experience fuel problems, such as a truck not starting unless starter fluid is added to the carburetor, which dies as soon as the spraying stops. This issue may be caused by a faulty fuel pump or regulator, which can be expensive to repair or replace.

To avoid these common problems, it is recommended to avoid the 1999 Dodge Dakota and consider other model years with a better reputation for reliability and durability.

What is the difference between a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab and Club Cab?

A club cab (trademark) refers to a Dodge truck cab that has front and back seats but only two doors. A quad cab (trademark) refers to a Dodge truck cab that has front and rear seats but has four doors, two that open normally and two that open backwards.

Does Dodge still make a quad cab?

Two cab configurations are available: quad cab or crew cab. Both include four doors and a back seat, but the quad cab has less rear legroom.

How long is a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500?

224 to 244.1″1999 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 / Length

Is a Ram quad cab bigger than a crew cab?

Comparison. A RAM 1500 crew cab is actually very similar to the quad cab, the real difference is in the interior and cargo. The leg room in a quad cab is significantly less than the crew cab's leg room. In the quad, the RAM 1500 boasts 34.7 inches of leg room while the crew cab has 39.4 inches.

Is a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 a good truck?

These trucks run forever and I was lucky to find a truck that will be with me several more years. It's a very dependable, solid truck and even as a 1999 has a few features I was not expecting! Really nice truck!

Are Dodge 2500 reliable?

The Ram 2500 received an average of 2.5 out of 5.0 from RepairPal in terms of reliability. It can become expensive to own once it becomes old. The Ram 2500 is known to have electrical problems, transmission issues, malfunctioning cruise control functions, and engine knocking, among other issues.

What is the difference between a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab and Club Cab?

What is Quad vs Crew RAM?

The "Crew Cab" term is used by the Ram as well as many other manufacturers, while the Quad Cab is only used by Ram. In comparison, the Crew Cab Ram truck will offer you a slightly smaller cargo bed with more interior seating when compared to the Quad Cab.

1999 Dodge Quad car problems categorized by type of issue

After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Quad problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:

Structure problems
Electrical system problems
Engine and engine cooling problems
Air bags problems
Steering problems

The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Dodge Quad vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

1999 Dodge Quad complaints

The NHTSA has received 12 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Dodge Quad.

2014-12-31

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2013-05-15
Fire: 1
VIN: 3B7HC12Y6XG
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: THIS IS A NECESSITY THAT DODGE NEEDS TO RECALL AND REIMBURSE PEOPLE FOR THEIR LOSES! I PERSONALLY SENT A LETTER TO THE DODGE CORPORATION TELLING THEM OF THIS DANGEROUS PRODUCT! THEIR ANSWER! SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! THE DASH BOARDS OF THE LATE MODEL 90'S AND EARLY 2000 TRUCKS MADE BY DODGE WERE BUILT WITH CHEAPLY MADE MATERIAL. YOU COULD ARMORAL OR WHATEVER CLEANER AND PRESERVER YOU WANT AND THE DASH WOULD STILL FALL APART. THE MATERIAL FROM THE DASH AND DUCTS WILL FALL ON THE HEATER ELEMENT AND CATCH THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON FIRE THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE BURNS VERY QUICKLY POSING A SERIOUS DANGER AND TO THE PASSENGERS, OTHER VEHICLES, PEOPLE AROUND IT ONCE IT CATCHES FIRE AND SPREADS BRAKE LINES BURN INTO AND CAUSES IT TO ROLL, MINE ROLLED WITHIN INCHES OF A BRAND NEW BMW. I FEEL AS THOUGH THIS IS A URGENT RECALL TO SAVE LIVES. BEING A MECHANIC MYSELF THIS VEHICLE WAS POORLY MADE AND I HAVE OWNED IT SINCE FEBRUARY OF 2000 THE TRUCK LOOKED BRAND NEW THE DAY IT BURNED AND WAS A TOTAL LOSS! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIMES AND EFFORTS! I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TRUCK BURNING AND THE WHAT IT LOOKED LIKE WHEN DONE! I WAS DISGUSTED! *TR UPDATED 3/3/15 *JS

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2014-11-06

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2005-01-15
Number Of Injuries: 1
VIN: 3B7KC2362XG
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Summary: CUT MY SELF REMOVING PIECES THE GOV SHOULD MAKE DODGE REPLACE THESE DASHES AT NO COST TO US. I HAVE A BAD HEATER CORE AND NO ONE WILL CHANGE IT BECAUSE OF THE DASH NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND ITS SO BROKEN THEY CAN'T REMOVE IT WITHOUT REPLACING IT. AT A COST OF A $1000.00 PLUS THE COST OF THE HEATER CORE R&R . I HAD TO GET A COVER FOR MY DASH SO I COULD REATTACHED THE VIN CODE. PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. I FIGURE I WILL HIT A BUMP ONE DAY AND THE WHOLE THING WILL FALL!!! *TR

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2013-07-30

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2013-07-30
VIN: 3B7H713ZAXG
Components: STRUCTURE
Summary: VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW. FILING COMPLAINT REGARDING NUMEROUS CRACKS IN DASHBOARD. CHUNKS OF DASH BREAKING OFF. INFORMED BY TV AD STATING THAT THIS IS ON-GOING PROBLEM WITH DODGE PICKUPS. FEEL THAT THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE AS CHUNKS COULD FLY OFF DASH LIKE BULLETS. FEEL CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL AND REPLACE THESE DETERIORATED DASHBOARDS. CONTACTED CHRYSLER 07-30-13. THEY INDICATED THAT THIS IS AN ON-GOING PROBLEM BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY ARE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT. *TR

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2009-10-10

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2002-06-10
Components: STRUCTURE
Summary: I HAVE SEEN APROX 1000 OR MORE COMPLAINT ABOUT DASHES ON DODGE TRUCKS AND CARS THAT ARE CRACKING!! MINE STARED SLOW THEN ONE DAY I GOT IN AND NOTICED THE WHOLE THING HAD CRACKED IN SEVERAL SPOTS, NOW I HAVE NOW DASH COVER AT ALL, I FEEL STRONGLY THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, THAT'S WHY I KEEP ADDING NAMES TO MY LIST, HAVE OVER 600 NAMES AND VIN# FOR DODGE TRUCKS WITH DASHES IN VERY BAD SHAPE FROM 94 UP TO 07 THAT ARE CRACKING. *TR

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2009-07-02

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-05-15
VIN: 1B7HC13Y9XJ
Components: STRUCTURE
Summary: DEFECTS IN MANUFACTURER DASHBOARD CREATION PROCESS MAY LEAD DASHBOARD TO FAIL BY WAY OF CRACKING AND EROSION. THIS FAILURE OF THE 97-02 DODGE RAM DOES NOT ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT IMPACT RESISTANCE IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT AND MAY CAUSE FAILURES OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DUE TO PIECES OF THE BROKEN DASH INTERFERING WITH SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS HOUSED WITHIN THE DASHBOARD. THIS MAY ALSO CAUSE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM TO FAIL TO DEPLOY DUE TO DASHBOARD SUPPORT BEING ERODED AWAY. CRACKING AND BREAKAGE OF DASHBOARD MAY ALSO CAUSE ELECTRICAL FIRES AND FAILURES IF SHARP DASHBOARD PIECES DISLODGE AND FALL INTO THE WIRING HARNESS, CUTTING WIRES AND SHORTING THEM OUT. EVENTS LEADING UP TO FAILURE: NONE - SEEMS TO OCCUR ON THE GREATER MAJORITY OF ALL 97-02 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS, EITHER GARAGED OR NOT AND DASHBOARDS COVERED OR NOT. FAILURE CORRECTION: NONE AS REPLACEMENT DASHBOARDS INCUR THE SAME FAILURE. *TR

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2008-03-07

STEERING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2003-11-01
VIN: 3B7HF13ZXXM
Components: STEERING
Summary: 1999 QUAD CAB STEERING IS VERY LOOSE. GEAR BOX LEAKING, REPLACED, STEERING IS STILL VERY LOOSE. ALL TIE RODS, AXLE JOINTS, SHOCKS, DRAG LINK, STEERING DAMPER REPLACED, ALIGNMENT COMPLETED. STEERING IS STILL VERY LOOSE. DEALERSHIP TECHNICIAN STATES PROBLEM KNOWN OF, DON'T KNOW HOW TO REMEDY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE TIME PURCHASED, APPROX. 5 YEARS. *TR

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2007-05-23

STRUCTURE PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2007-05-23
VIN: 1B7HC13ZXXJ
Components: STRUCTURE
Summary: 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 DASHBOARD CRACKED, FALLING APART, SINK HOLE ON TOP OF DASHBOARD. *AK

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2007-05-16

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2005-11-01
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE QUAD CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND BECOMING LOOSE INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RANGES FROM HAIRLINE CRACKS TO MAJOR SIZE CRACKS. HE FEELS THAT THIS FAILURE WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO EXPOSE WIRES. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER OR A LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER. HE DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT A RECALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIS VEHICLE. THE ENGINE SIZE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 130,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

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2004-07-01

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2004-07-01
VIN: 3B7HC13Y9XG
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC INDICATED THE VEHICLE HAD OIL SLUDGE AND THE ENGINE NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE CHANGED THE OIL BETWEEN 5 AND 7 THOUSANDS MILES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

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2003-04-07

POWER TRAIN PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2002-03-01
Components: POWER TRAIN
Summary: THE TRANSMISSION OIL TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING, AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION FAILED TO RE-ENGAGE, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. *TS *JB

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2003-03-27

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2002-11-01
VIN: 1B7HF13Z4XJ
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Summary: THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET CRACKED, WHICH ALLOWED OIL TO LEAK FROM ENGINE AND EXPELLED THROUGH THE TAIL PIPE. *JB

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2000-11-13

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM

Date Of Incident: 2000-10-30
Number Of Injuries: 1
VIN: 1B7MF33BXYJ
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Summary: BRAKES FAILED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND INJURY. *SLC

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