Body & structure
Filed Jun 16, 2008
DODGE RAM 4X4 PICKUP DASH HAS FALLEN APART SEVERAL CRACKS AND HAS CAVED IN. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10231247
- Incident
- Jun 7, 2008
- Mileage
- 90,000 mi
1999 Dodge Ram Club Cab
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jun 16, 2008
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 9 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Dodge Ram Club Cab, most frequently naming the body & structure, suspension and brakes categories. 14 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 2003 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 2004 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb 2005 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec 2005 | 1 | 6 |
| Sep 2007 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb 2008 | 1 | 8 |
| Jun 2008 | 1 | 9 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Body & structure426.7%
- Suspension213.3%
- Brakes213.3%
- Fuel system16.7%
- Interior & seats16.7%
- Powertrain (other)16.7%
- Airbags16.7%
- Transmission16.7%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Body & structure
Filed Feb 23, 2008
1. NO REASON FOR FAILURE! 2.DASHBOARD CRACKED FROM WINDSHIELD TO STEERING WHEEL, AND LARGE HOLE. 3. GLUED TOGETHER TO KEEP IT FROM FLYING INTO ONE OF MY PASSENGERS,MYSELF OR OUT THE WINDOW.COVERED UP WITH CARPET COVER. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10218968
- Incident
- Oct 4, 2006
- Mileage
- 58,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 23, 2007
THE DASH ON MY 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP IS CRACKING HORRIBLY AND FALLING APART. I'M AFRAID THAT IN AN ACCIDENT, SHOULD THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY, THAT IT MIGHT CAUSE THE DASH TO FRAGMENT, SENDING SHRAPNEL FLYING THROUGH THE TRUCK. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10203875
- Incident
- Sep 20, 2006
- Mileage
- 72,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Dec 27, 2005
I NOTICED MY VEHICLE'S BRAKES WERE GRABBING IN THE MORNING AFTER SITTING ALL NIGHT. THE GRABBING WOULD STOP AFTER A COUPLE APPLICATIONS OF THE BRAKES BUT IT WAS APPARENT SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO JACK POWELL CHRYSLER DODGE AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A BRAKE JOB. THE BRAKE JOB WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I BROUGHT MY 99 DODGE 2300 DIESEL INTO THE ABOVE DEALER FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM ON 2-17-05. THEY CHARGED ME 568.00 FOR THE WORK. SINCE THAT TIME I'VE BEEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER ON FOUR ADDITIONAL OCCASIONS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. BY 7-2-05 THE PROBLEM RETURNED. I HAVE BEEN BACK TO THIS DEALER ON 9-22-05 FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAD A FOURTH OCCASION BUT CAN'T FIND THE PO AT THIS POINT. I HAVE NOW LEFT THE VEHICLE AT THIS DEALER AS OF 12-23-05 FOR THE FIFTH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. SINCE THIS IS THE FIFTH TIME FOR THE SAME REASON THEY HAVE NOW DECIDED TO CALL THE "FIVE STAR TECH SUPPORT OF DAIMLER CHRYSLER". I KNOW EACH DEALER IS INDIVIDUALLY OWNED BUT THEY SELL/SERVICE(?) AND DEAL WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS. I'M VERY DISSATISFIED AND FEEL THE DEALER HAS FAILED TO PROVIDE PROPER SERVICE. I TALK WITH THEM AND THEY MINIMIZE AND SAY "WE'RE TRYING TO FIX YOUR CAR". THIS LAST TIME, THE SERVICE MANAGER (MR. BLOCK)DIRECTED ME TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE HOME AND BACK. OKAY, I HAVE A BRAKE PROBLEM BUT YOUR DEALER WANTS ME TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BACK AND FORTH TO THEIR SHOP? WHEN ASKED ABOUT THIS, I WAS TOLD IT ONLY HAPPENED IN THE AM SO IT WAS OKAY. I MAY HAVE OTHER OPTIONS WHICH I WILL BE EXPLORING BUT THIS EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR PRODUCT AND DEALER SURELY MAKE THE TITLE "FIVE STAR DEALER" A JOKE. *NM
- NHTSA ID
- 10146165
- Incident
- Feb 17, 2005
- Mileage
- 78,084 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 28, 2005
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4, WITH A CUMMINS DIESEL 5.9 I HAD TO HAVE THE INJECTOR PUMP AND LIFT PUMP REPLACED AT 98000 MILES. TODAY I WAS ALMOST HIT BROADSIDE BECAUSE THE INJECTOR PUMP AND LIFT PUMP FAILED AGIAN. I HAVE 123000 MILES ON THE TRUCK TODAY. THOSE PUMPS SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAN 25000 MILES. WHEN MY TRUCK WAS REPAIRED THE FIRST TIME IT WAS COVERED UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY I HAD PURCHASED WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW FROM DODGE. I AM NOW BEING TOLD IT WILL COST ME ALMOST $6000.00 TO FIX IT AGIAN. I DON'T HAVE THAT KIND OF MONEY, AND QUITE FRANKLY DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY IT. IT HAS BEEN LESS THAN A YEAR SINCE THE FIRST REPLACEMENT PUMPS. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS LONG AGO. THE NEW CUMMINS ENGINES DON'T HAVE THIS PROBLEM. CUMMINS SHOULD MAKE THE ENGINES THAT DO HAVE PROBLEMS RIGHT. I DO NOT ABUSE THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT MODIFIED THIS VEHICLE. I DO NOT TOW HEAVY LOADS WITH THIS VEHILCE. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED AS A RESULT OF THSES ENGINE FAILURES. PLEASE MAKE CUMMINS AND DODGE RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND FIX THEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10112258
- Incident
- Feb 28, 2005
- Mileage
- 98,000 mi
Interior & seats
Filed Oct 13, 2004
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FAILED ON 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK, HOOD FLEW OPEN AND DAMAGED HOOD AND HINGES. CHRYSLER WAS CALLED AND SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE, YET THERE WAS A RECALL FOR EXACTLY THIS ITEM. DAMAGES WILL BE CHARGED TO CHRYSLER. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10095718
- Incident
- Oct 13, 2004
- Mileage
- 111,593 mi
Powertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Jan 15, 2004
1999 DODGE RAM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH REAR DIFFERENTIAL.*MR (NAR) REAR AXLE REPLACED. *CB
- NHTSA ID
- 10054161
- Incident
- Jan 1, 1901
- Mileage
- 14,673 mi
Airbags
Filed Jul 25, 2003
Crash reported
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HIT A PARKED CAR WHICH WAS SHOVED INTO TWO OTHER PARKED CARS, THE CONSUMER THEN BACKED UP TURNED AROUND AND WENT THROUGH A BRICK WALL, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK *SCC *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10024106
- Incident
- Jun 16, 2003
- Mileage
- 50,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
9004275
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, 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.
9004275
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, 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.
08-049-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT
Charging 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.
31-005-19
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-006-19
STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
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Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.