1999 Dodge RAM 1500 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 610 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,160miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500, 2% of the 610 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,160 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While driving 65 MPH on the creek turnpike the vehicle, 1999 Dodge ram 4wd, began to shake when suddenly the left rear wheel disengaged from the vehicle and rolled 150 yards down the road. The vehicle brake system was severely damaged upon impact with the pavement. Potential catastrophe was avoided. The exact same incident happened to my son with his 1997 Dodge ram.”
NHTSA complaint #10149315, filed 2006-02, 93,160 miles“Left front wheel partially broke loose, with loss of steering, causing pick-up to veer sharply to left, striking a security fence, and severely damaging left front, under-carriage and left wheel suspension. Speed approx. 30 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #10051376, filed 2003-12, 38,000 miles“Rims limited chrome 17 inch made by guam. Owner purchased the rims in august 9, 2001. The spokes on these rims are cracked all the way through. Owner fears that the rims will break off while driving. Owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told that the company that manufactured the wheels are not limited wheels. Someone had put the guam name on the wheels . The wheels were made in china, and guam filed bankruptcy, and went out of business. No recall for the substandard wheels. The consumer was told that the company that made the wheels are no longer contracted by them.”
NHTSA complaint #10109597, filed 2005-03, 78,988 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He arrived at the dealer and they applied grease to the rear of the vehicle. The contact was charged $111 for the repair, however, the noise still persists. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 117,600.”
NHTSA complaint #10201959, filed 2007-09, 117,600 miles“Truck came with oe wheels-16x7 steel/bright trim ring quantity of 4 plus spare. 3 of the 4 wheels have cracks. This vehicle has never been used adversely nor has it ever been used in any off-road conditions. Mileage is daily driving only. My question is: has there been any related reporting of this defect of these wheels on any other vehicle of the same make, model or different make, model, etc.? Should I contact the dealer direct or use my insurance claims adjustment? If you have questions for me directly, please call or email.”
NHTSA complaint #736845, filed 2000-11Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10 | 1% |
| 2011 | 10 | 1% |
| 2010 | 11 | 2% |
| 2009 | 50 | 7% |
| 2008 | 19 | 3% |
| 2007 | 21 | 4% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 32 | 3% |
| 2004 | 25 | 2% |
| 2003 | 19 | 2% |
| 2002 | 11 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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