1999 Dodge RAM 1500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500. Newest first.
Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. P5007069 and p5007070). all kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. these assemblies were…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.
Remedy
K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. the recall began on april 20, 2006.
Owner complaints
610 complaints64 involved a crash19 involved a fire49 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
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.
- Unknown or other
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.
- Structure › Body
1999 dodge RAM 1500 hood latch recall can not open the hood, latch IS broken, missing or malfunctioned
- Unknown or other
The drivers door will not open
- Vehicle speed control
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…
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.
- Fuel/propulsion system
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
- Structure › Body · Suspension · Unknown or other
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…
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
- Structure › Body
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.
- Exterior lighting
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…
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.
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
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…
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.
- Structure › Body · Unknown or other
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…
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.
- Engine · Power train · Unknown or other
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.
- Structure
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.
- Air bags · Electronic stability control (esc) · Seat belts
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…
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?
- Structure › Body
Was driving down the road about 48 mph and the hood flew up and bent my hood hinges.
- Seat belts
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.
- Air bags
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.
- Steering · Unknown or other
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…
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
- Unknown or other
Dashboard has broken into 30 pieces
- Power train
Transmission stays stuck in 2ND gear will not up shift
- Seat belts
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
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
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…
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.
- Steering · Suspension
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.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Service brakes · Unknown or other
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…
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.
- Electrical system · Unknown or other · Visibility/wiper
Entire dash IS cracking and falling apart. chunks are getting into electrical wiring harness and may cause safety malfunction. Front window defroster not able to work correctly causing visual impairment. I am a ph.d. Polymer chemist and this IS obvious safety - manufacturing defect
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10229256KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10224768Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines
- 10223854Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 Nm [21 ft. lbs.].
- 10221686KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10191455Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.
- 10176211This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not function. The horn electrical circuit does not affect the airbag circuit.
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10139596Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
- 10136906Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer. The Seal Kit is applicable to all (5)45RFE transmissions.
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