1999 Dodge RAM 1500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 240about this part
- Share
- 39%of 610 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,308miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 240 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500, 39% of the 610 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,308 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dashboard was cracking (like every other Dodge) and a piece had fallen down and some how grabbed two wires and caused them to touch. Lucky for me it smoked before it went up in flames. My girlfriend hurried up and ripped the wires apart. Please fix this Dodge! Yes my truck is old but this is been a known problem since it was new.”
NHTSA complaint #10537339, filed 2013-08, 224,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165543, filed 2019-01, 154,000 miles“My 1999 Dodge ram truck dash assembly is falling apart. The upper pad started by cracking and finally falling into the main dash area about 70% of the dash pad is broken off. Now the main dash assembly is cracking and unable to hold the accessories attached to it on its own. I am asking Dodge to replace the dash assembly at their cost with no luck.”
NHTSA complaint #10367735, filed 2010-11, 86,000 miles“Defect in 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 pickup dashboard dashboard has cracks and is crumbling apart...!!!! I used armor all to protect dashboard but it keeps falling apart and is risk for injury/death if air bag is deployed..I have read other complaints online cause of Dodge skimping on materials..I want Dodge to replace this at no cost to me..”
NHTSA complaint #10299787, filed 2010-01, 119,200 miles“I have a 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 with a severely cracked dash and recently my daughter cut her hand on it. How the ntsb can say that this widespread problem is not a vehicle occupant hazard is beyond me. Someone needs to force chrysler corp to fix / replace these dash skins before someone gets seriously hurt..”
NHTSA complaint #10334768, filed 2010-06, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use 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…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011 | 23 | 3% |
| 2010 | 26 | 5% |
| 2009 | 41 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 | 17 | 2% |
| 2005 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 | 50 | 5% |
| 2003 | 237 | 20% |
| 2002 | 278 | 34% |
| 2001 | 548 | 49% |
| 2000 | 248 | 48% |
| 1999 | 240 | 39% |
| 1998 | 102 | 20% |
| 1997 | 70 | 19% |
| 1996 | 35 | 12% |
| 1995 | 36 | 17% |
| 1994 | 8 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500
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 complaintsEquipment
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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