1999 Dodge Ram problems
The Ram pickup (marketed as the Dodge Ram until 2010) is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by Stellantis North America (formerly Chrysler Group LLC and FCA US LLC) and marketed from 2010 onwards under the Ram Trucks brand. The current fifth-generation Ram debuted at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, in January of that year.
Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge line of light trucks. The name Ram was first used in 1981 model year Dodge Trucks in October 1980, following the retiring and rebadging of the Dodge D series pickup trucks as well as B-series vans, though the company had used a ram's-head hood ornament on some trucks as early as 1933.
Ram trucks have been named Motor Trend magazine's Truck of the Year eight times; the second-generation Ram won the award in 1994, the third-generation Ram heavy-duty won the award in 2003, the fourth-generation Ram Heavy Duty won in 2010 and the fourth-generation Ram 1500 won in 2013 and 2014, and the current fifth-generation Ram pickup became the first truck in history to win the award three times, winning in 2019, 2020, and 2021.
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Common 1999 Dodge Ram problems
The Dodge Ram 1999, like many utility vehicles, has its own set of common problems. These issues are often related to long-term usage, heavy wear and tear, or simply due to rust and degradation. Here are some of the most commonly reported problems with the Dodge Ram 1999:
- Manifold Gasket Leaks: Engine components like the manifold gasket can become leaky in older trucks, leading to excessive oil consumption or gas mileage drops. This issue can be resolved by replacing the plenum gasket, which is a relatively easy and inexpensive fix.
- Catalytic Converter Failure: The catalytic converter can fail due to engine problems that cause too much fuel to enter the converter, forming a coating on the catalyst and preventing it from working properly. This issue can be resolved by replacing the catalytic converter, but it can be costly.
- TIPM Issues: The Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) can malfunction in modern Dodge Ram pickups, causing a range of electrical issues like airbags not deploying, faulty A/C systems, coolant fans not operating, and power windows not working. This issue can be difficult to diagnose and repair, as it may require replacing the entire TIPM.
In summary, the Dodge Ram 1999 has a range of common problems that are often related to long-term usage, heavy wear and tear, or rust and degradation. Regular maintenance and inspections can help prevent many of these issues, but some, like motor sludge and TIPM malfunctions, may be more difficult to prevent.
What was the worst year for the Dodge Ram?
The worst years
A few model years, in particular, have proven more problematic than others. Model years 2011 and 2012 stand out when it comes to bad years for the 5.7L HEMI, with 2012 being an especially lousy period for Ram pickups. The biggest issue with the 2012 Ram 1500 is the infamous "HEMI tick."
What years did Dodge Ram have transmission problems?
What Went Wrong with the Transmissions in the Dodge Ram Trucks? The transmissions that are related to common complaints and recalls for Dodge Ram trucks are five and six-speed automatic transmissions. These were found in the 2009 Dodge Ram and 2010 through 2017 Ram models 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500.
What are the best Dodge Ram years?
5 of the Most Reliable Used RAM Trucks
- 2020 RAM 1500 Classic. For the 2020 model year, RAM redesigned the appearance and features of its trucks. ...
- 2016 RAM 1500. Slightly earlier into the fourth generation, we can recommend shopping for a 2016 RAM 1500 for a couple of reasons. ...
- 2021 RAM 1500. ...
- 2018 RAM 1500.
What issues do Dodge RAMs have?
Common problems include leaking windows, engine failure, and concerns over the truck's frame. Whether you already own a 2023 RAM 1500 or you're considering options for your next vehicle purchase, it's best to be aware of the most common problems with Dodge RAMs for this popular full-size truck.
Is 1999 a good year for Dodge Ram 1500?
Great Running Trucks
As always, Dodge hit a home run in 1999 with their Dodge Ram 1500 pick-ups. Stylish, reliable, comfortable, plenty of space and worth every penny!
What is the biggest problem with Dodge Ram?
Engine Problems
Many of the Ram truck problems we've seen involve exhaust manifold failures, compression issues, leaks, stalls, cylinder head malfunctions, and more. These Ram customer service complaints have been relatively common in recent years. If something seems off with your engine, get it inspected ASAP.
What was the worst year for the Dodge Ram?
The worst years
A few model years, in particular, have proven more problematic than others. Model years 2011 and 2012 stand out when it comes to bad years for the 5.7L HEMI, with 2012 being an especially lousy period for Ram pickups. The biggest issue with the 2012 Ram 1500 is the infamous "HEMI tick."
What years did Dodge Ram have transmission problems?
What Went Wrong with the Transmissions in the Dodge Ram Trucks? The transmissions that are related to common complaints and recalls for Dodge Ram trucks are five and six-speed automatic transmissions. These were found in the 2009 Dodge Ram and 2010 through 2017 Ram models 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500.
1999 Dodge Ram car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Dodge Ram problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Structure problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
- Air bags problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Dodge Ram vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Dodge Ram
The NHTSA has received 1063 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Dodge Ram. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Dodge Ram vehicles.
2022-08-17
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-03
- VIN: 3B7KF23W4XG
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated he noticed a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle and the gasoline was leaking from the fuel pump. The contact stated he diagnosed the failure himself and noticed the rubber cap was defective. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact stated he replaced several different rubber caps but none rectified the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the part could not be sold. The failure mileage was 180,000
2021-02-18
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-12-12
- VIN: 3B7HF13Y8XM
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: 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, (888) 497-8363) HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
2020-10-20
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-17
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B7HF13ZXXJ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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.
2020-01-06
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-01
- VIN: 3B7HF13Z6XG
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 HOOD LATCH RECALL CAN NOT OPEN THE HOOD, LATCH IS BROKEN, MISSING OR MALFUNCTIONED
2019-11-28
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-01
- VIN: 2B6HB11Y6XK
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN
2019-08-26
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET OF THEIR HOME. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS WHICH ILLUMINATED PRIOR OR AFTER. THE CONTACTS NEIGHBOR EXPERIENCED A MINOR INJURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL THE RPM WERE EXTREMELY HIGH AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE OWNERS HOME AND THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
2019-06-06
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-29
- VIN: 1B7HC16Y3XS
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BAND THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,649. *BF *JB
2019-01-06
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-02-10
- VIN: 1B7HC16X3XS
- Components: SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP, WHILE DRIVING AROUND 35-45 MPH USUALLY ON A DOWNHILL GRADE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE,THE ONLY WORD TO DESCRIBE IT IS VIOLENTLY AND WILL NOT SUBSIDE UNTIL YOU CAN GET THE SPEED BELOW 20MPH BUT YOU CAN NOT JUST APPLY THE BREAKS OR THE SHAKING BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE,I HAVE REPLACE MOST OF THE SUSPENSION(CONTROL ARMS,BALL JOINTS ECT.)NOTHING WORKS.THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES! I'VE TALKED TO OTHERS AND THERE IS A NAME FOR IT, DODGE DEATH WOBBLE. ALSO I AM ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE DODGE DASH CANCER, IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS MY DASH HAS BASICALLY DISINTEGRATED....CONSIDERING BRINGING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
2018-11-07
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-07-06
- VIN: 1B7HF13Z2XJ
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE PLASTIC DASH BROKE IN SEVERAL PLACES WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD. THIS ALSO AFFECTED THE VIN PLATE CAUSING ONE RIVET TO BE DISLODGED AND CAUSING PROBLEMS REGISTERING IT. IN SOME AREAS IT IS CONSIDERED VIN TAMPERING EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT MY FAULT.
2018-11-02
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-10-31
- VIN: 3B7HF13Z6XG
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE PLASTIC HAS BEEN CLEANED, THE LIGHT BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND WE STILL CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. WE HAVE HIT DEER TWICE, AND WIFE HIT A LIGHT POLE IN A PARKING LOT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING AND THE LIGHTS ON THE TRUCK DIDN'T LIGHT IT UP SO MY WIFE COULD NOT SEE WHERE SHE WAS TURNING, I AM TRYING TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS.
2018-01-08
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-01-08
- VIN: 1B7HC13Z2XJ
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HOOD SUDDENLY OPENED AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOOD, WINDSHIELD, AND HOOD LATCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-992-1997 AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SINCE THERE WAS NO OPEN RECALL. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,435.
2017-11-27
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-15
- VIN: 1B7HC13Z0XJ
- Components: STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I HAVE PURCHASED A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT. THE DASH HAS HAD A PROBLEM IN THE PAST AND CRACKED AND SPLIT. I HAVE REPLACED IT BUT EXPECT THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN THIS OCCURS DURING AN ACCIDENT, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BROKEN PIECES OF THE BRITTLE PLASTIC TO BECOME SHRAPNEL AND PUNCTURE OR BECOME A FLYING PROJECTILE IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. IF IT IS CAUGHT BY THE AIRBAG, THE SPEED CAN BE ACCELERATED WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. WHEN WILL NHTSA ISSUE A RECALL ON THE DASHBOARD OF THESE TRUCKS. THE BEZEL AND THE GLOVEBOX'S ARE ALSO SPLITTING AS WELL. WHEN CAN THE RECALL BE EXPECTED. I HAVE NOTED BEFORE THAT THIS PROBLEM EXIST ON NHTSA'S WEBSITE UNDER SEVERAL CATEGORIES.. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE DASH CRACKS OR BREAKS OFF DURING AN ACCIDENT. OWNERS ARE WAITING FOR A RECALL SO THAT THEY DO NOT CONTINUE TO HAVE TO PULL MONEY OUT OF THERE POCKET TO FIX REPAIRS ON ITEMS THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE A PROBLEM.
2017-10-08
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-01
- VIN: 1B7HC16X0XS
- Components: POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: MY TRUCK JUST CUT OFF WOULDNT START BACK RUN STRAIGHT WIRE FROM IGNITION CHANGED IGNITION RELAY NOTHING NEXT RUN STRAIGHT WIRE FROM RELAY TO BATTERY IT STARTED UP I HAVE NO O/D AND HAVE TO SHIFT BY HAND SOMETIMES TRUCK STALLS BUT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP BEEN THIS WAY SINCE 2010 TRUCK HAS 55000 MILES ON IT.
2017-09-21
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-21
- VIN: 1B7HC16X2XS
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING ON THE RAILROAD TRACK AT 10 MPH, THE DASHBOARD SHATTERED. THE AIR BAGS AND THE WIRES WERE NOT EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,437.
2017-09-20
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-05
- VIN: 3B7HF13Y6XG
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: OUR SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP ON OUR 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. TOOK OUR DODGE TRUCK TO DODGE DEALERSHIP 06/05/2017 WHO SAID OUR SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE HAD GONE OUT. WE PAID $400 TO REPLACE. PICKUP ON 06/26/2017. 3 DAYS LATER 06/29/2017 WHILE TOWING OUR 20 FT NORTH RIVER BOAT ACROSS CHARLESTON HARBOR BRIDGE ON THE DOWN HILL SIDE TO PORT LAUNCH RAMP OUR VEHICLE POWER SHUT DOWN, SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP AGAIN AND OUR BOAT WEIGHT PUSHED HITCH INTO OUR TRUCK DESTROYING THE HITCH AND WHEEL JACK. THE BOAT HAD TO BE TOWED ( $399) TO BE REPAIRED AND $150. IN HITCH REPAIRS. THE TRUCK ITSELF WOULD NOT START UNTIL THE BATTERY NEGATIVE WIRE WAS REMOVED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN DIRECTLY TO DEALERSHIP ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY. A LOCAL POLICE OFFICER WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND OUR VEHICLE AND STOPPED TO HELP; CALLING A TOW TRUCK. NO REPORT WAS FILED OR REQUIRED. AFTER A 2 WK DELAY THEY COULD NOT FIND A REPLACEMENT MODULE SAYING THEY WERE DISCONTINUED. ADMITTED THEY HAD INSTALLED A MODULE ( NOT A SEAT BELT MODULE SUPPOSEDLY BY MECHANICS ERROR) REQUESTED OUR MONEY BACK WHICH THEY DID 07/14/2017. WE HAVE BEEN SEARCHING UNSUCCESSFULLY ONLINE AND OTHER SOURCES WHICH SAY THEY ARE DISCONTINUED, NOT AVAILABLE. OUR STATE AND CITY LAW CARRIES A $250 DOLLAR FINE FOR NO SEAT BELT USE MORE IMPORTANTLY WE OUR NOW SUBJECT TO EXTREME POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR MAIMING IN AN ACCIDENT. ACCORDING TO SOME INFORMATION THIS ALSO AFFECTS OUR AIR BAGS WHICH MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THEM. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD OUR INSURANCE IS NULL AND VOID IF WE DON'T HAVE SEAT BELTS AND EVEN IF WE COULD GET A MECHANIC TO DO A WORK AROUND ( WHICH THEY REFUSED DUE TO THE LIABILITY ISSUES) INSURANCE STILL VOID. IN CASE OF OUR DEATH OR INJURY THERE WILL BE A LAWSUIT AGAINST DODGE. IT WON'T DO US MUCH GOOD! THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. DODGE SHOULD BE FORCED TO PROVIDE A LAW REQUIRED SEAT BELT MODULE REPAIR. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL DIE BEFORE THEY FIX THE PROBLEM?
2017-09-10
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-09-05
- VIN: 3B7HF13Z3XM
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 48 MPH AND THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BENT MY HOOD HINGES.
2017-03-06
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-14
- VIN: 3B7HC13Z8XM
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP, WILL NOT PULL OUT FROM THE RE- TRACTORS. THE DODGE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BELT LAW, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO USE THE TRUCK. IT WAS PARKED, WE STARTED TO GO, THE BELTS WERE LOCKED.
2016-12-23
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-12-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1B7HF13Z9XJ
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TRAVELING 30 MPH ON CITY STREET, WHEN SMALL 2003 TOYOTA 4WD PICKUP PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I HIT HIS DRIVERS TIRE IN MIDDLE OF MY GRILL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AND KEPT ME FROM BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE DRIVER WAS CITED BY THE POLICE. MY VEHICLE IS TOTALLED. PLEASE SEE PICTURES. IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE.
2016-10-22
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-10-05
- VIN: 3B7HF13Z4XM
- Components: STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: TAKATA RECALL 1999 DODGE RAM (DEATH WOBBLE) THE LEFT FRONT OF THE TRUCK FEELS LIKE IT GOING TO FALL APART THIS TRUCK IS IN GOOD CONDITION OTHER THEN THE ONLY THING I CAN FIND IS A RANDOM STARTING DEATH WOBBLE AND OF COURSE NOBODY OWN UP TO THERE MISTAKE AS NORMAL AND ITS SAD YOU MAKE ALL THAT MONEY AND IT COMES WITH INNOCENT BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS DODGE YOU MADE A MISTAKE FIX IT BEFORE ITS TO LATE AND YOU IN UP KILLING PEOPLE I'M A VET WITH A CHILD IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY CHILD BECAUSE HE LOVES RIDING IN DADDY'S TRUCK I WILL TELL YOU ONE THING THERE WILL BE NO LAW SUIT ON MY HANDS THEY WILL MAKE A MOVIE OF THE HELL I BRING DOWN THOSE.... LETS JUST LEAVE IT AT THAT AND FIX THE PROBLEM I'M NOT ONE TO BE THE GUY THAT TELLS THE SPOILER PLUS ITS NOT GOING TO COME TO THAT BECAUSE YOU ALL ARE GOOD PEOPLE AND YOUR GOING TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND NOT HAVE FAMILY'S OUT THERE IN DEATH TRAPS
2016-09-30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-01
- VIN: 3B7HC12Y3XG
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: DASHBOARD HAS BROKEN INTO 30 PIECES
2016-08-17
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-12-24
- VIN: 1B7HF13Z0XJ
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION STAYS STUCK IN 2ND GEAR WILL NOT UP SHIFT
2016-08-15
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-11-14
- VIN: 1B7HF13Z8XJ
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/30/16*LJ
2016-06-21
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-02
- VIN: 3B7HC12Y5X0
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TEST DRIVE, THE HOOD LATCH FRACTURED AND THE HOOD FLEW OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR FOUR WEEKS. THE DEALER OFFERED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS NO LONGER VALID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000.
2016-06-18
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-05
- VIN: 1B7HC16X5XS
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: THIS LOW MILEAGE (64K) 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 HAS DEVELOPED A DEATH WOBBLE. USUAL SYMPTOMS, HIT SMALL BUMP IN ROAD AT 60 + MPH AND SHAKE AND SHUTTER UNTIL SLOW TO 20-30 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.
2016-05-07
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1B7HF13Y9XJ
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: DRIVING 30 MPH SUDDEN STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE THEN VISIBLE WHITE FOG OF VAPOR ROSE FROM DEFROST VENTS (DEFROSTER/FAN NOT ON) PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY BUT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO ACTIVATION OF BRAKES. ALL THIS HAPPENED QUICKLY, WITHIN 10 SECONDS USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE TO EVACUATE 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND SELF BARELY IN TIME. BYSTANDER SHOUTING THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDER HOOD AND SPREAD INTO CAB. FIRE DEPT. CALLED BY BYSTANDER AS WE USED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNSUCCESSFULLY. TRUCK WAS ENGULFED AND DESTROYED. RECALLS WERE ADDRESSED SPRING OF 2003. A LATER RECALL NOT REALIZED BY US INCLUDES FIX FOR ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROLLER CORROSION THAT COULD CAUSE FIRE. GEICO CLAIM # 0480694490101028 BUT NO COMPENSATION, AS NOT COVERED FOR FIRE. FIRE DEPT. TOOK A REPORT, POLICE SAID NO COLLISION SO THEY DIDN'T. I DON'T CURRENTLY HAVE THE FIRE DEPT. REPORT BUT MAY BE ABLE TO OBTAIN IT.
1999 Dodge Ram recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 13 recalls for different components of the 1999 Dodge Ram.
2009-05-11
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
2008-08-11
- Manufacturer: K2 MOTOR CORPORATION
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
2006-06-29
- Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
- Consequence: LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
- Remedy: AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
2004-04-12
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
- Summary: ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
- Consequence: THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2001-05-08
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
- Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2001-04-11
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2001-02-12
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS, WISCONSIN, MINNESOTA, IOWA, AND MISSOURI. CORROSION OF THE RETURN SPRING ON THE HOOD SECONDARY LATCH COULD CAUSE THE MECHANISM TO BIND IN THE "RELEASE POSITION."
- Consequence: IF THE PRIMARY LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
2000-04-11
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: TRAILER HITCHES
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH.
- Consequence: BRACKETS BUILT WITHOUT PROPER MATERIAL COULD FATIGUE AND FRACTURE IN THE AREA WHERE THE TRAILER HITCH MOUNTS TO THE FRAME.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRAILER HITCHES AND REPLACE ANY TRAILER HITCH SHOWING SIGNS OF FATIGUE CRACKING. IF NO EVIDENCE OF CRACKING EXISTS, THE DEALER WILL INSTALL TWO REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS.
1999-07-16
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: IF THE LINE MELTS, HYDRAULIC FLUID CAN LEAK ONTO THE VEHICLE EXHAUST AND CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE PROPER LENGTH HEAT SHIELD.
1999-05-06
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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.
- Consequence: THE FLUID COULD IGNITE ON THE HOT EXHAUST POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
1999-03-11
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS AND WAGONS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG). THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL RAILS MAY SHRINK AND LEAK FUEL IF EXPOSED TO HIGH ENGINE OPERATING TEMPERATURES.
- Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY.
1999-02-24
- Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS. INCORRECT FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE INSTALLED ON THE SMALL FUEL TANK. AS A RESULT, THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE.
- Consequence: THE FUEL TANK COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MOUNTING STRAPS FOR THE SMALL FUEL TANK.
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