1999 Dodge RAM 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 610 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,710miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 610 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,710 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After lunch at home I went to work, parked the truck and found out later the truck was on fire. The fire department could not determine cause. I was told that I has a recall of a possible fuel leak as the cause for the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10219204, filed 2008-02, 72,420 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10863740, filed 2016-05, 139,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11218255, filed 2019-06, 46,649 miles“The steering unit failed causing loss of control and collision with guardrail, due to design of the gas tank, which hangs 3 inches below frame, during impact with the guardrail, the fuel tank ruptured and caught fire, burning vehicle and injury/burns to consumers. Yh”
NHTSA complaint #550483, filed 2000-01“Gas mileage is lower than what was stated on sticker sale price and in the owner's manual , resulting in bad gas mileage . Consumer has contacted the dealer and manufacturer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #858134, filed 2000-03Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 126 | 18% |
| 2011 | 142 | 21% |
| 2010 | 39 | 8% |
| 2009 | 43 | 6% |
| 2008 | 64 | 12% |
| 2007 | 38 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500
240 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
59 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsEngine cooling
39 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsTires
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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