1999 Dodge RAM 1500 Equipment Problems

“I am the owner of a 1999 Dodge RAM 1500. I know there are many other complaints about this same problem. The dash board on my turck was in great shape when I purchased the truck. Now within the last couple months the dash board has began to develop large cracks in it, around the right side airbag. The problem have gotten progressivly worse until today, while shutting my hood, a very large chunk and several smaller chunks fell into the firewall area with a couple smaller pieces falling down ontop of the airbag. …”

“- the contact stated that when she got into her 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 (failure mileage: 100000) the seat belts were retracted and locked. The contact took the vehicle to the shop and they notified her of the recall on the retractor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that they were not aware of the recall and asked her to make an appointment. Updated 2/22/2007 - both front seat belt were locked in the retracted position and could not be used. The seat belt light is illuminated on the dash. The water pump has been replaced. The air conditioning has been replaced. …”

“Air condition reverts to defrost causing windows to fog, reverts from air vents to defrost vents while traveling on roadway, causes windshield to fog and visibility to decrease.”

“My 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 sport quad cabs ABS and brake lights are on. My ABS no longer works. Occasionally while drive the lights will go out but come right back on. The truck is also equipped with steering wheel controls for the radio. While using the volume buttons sometimes it will change radio station or will turn up when you want it to go down. I saw the ram van of the same year has a recall for the clock spring. It states that the symptoms are the ABS and brake lights stay on. Does this recall apply to the ram trucks also?”

“The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on normal road conditions without any warning signals, the A/C was not working properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the system should be recharged; tracer dye was added to detect any leaks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again, after a new failure and the tracer dye indicated the leaking was from the evaporator coil, which was located inside the cabin. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed there was no recall for the A/C system. …”