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1999 Dodge RAM 2500 Equipment Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
3%of 313 total for the year
Median mileage
40,300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,300 miles.

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.

“1999 Dodge RAM 2500 entire dashboard cracked and fell apart. Regular maintenance was performed, and it was usually in covered parking. Pieces fell into the wiring and mechanisms stopping their use. I bought an oem replacement and it also cracked. I had to replace the ventilation controls because a piece of the plastic wedged into it and broke the levers. Also, noticed two wires that had a sharp piece of plastic between them ,and the vibration had worn away the insulation. I replaced those wires before they could short out.”

NHTSA complaint #10190124, filed 2007-05, 36,000 miles

“The brakes locked up, which caused consumer to pump the brakes. The brakes would lock up when the weather was damp, when not in use for an extended period and when using four wheel drive all the wheels would lock up. This would only happen at temperatures of 32 degrees or colder. The manufacturer was notified and referred the consumer to the dealer for repairs. …”

NHTSA complaint #10007383, filed 2003-02, 25,831 miles

“Vehicle has less than 50000 miles. Air conditioning system failed due to a faulty evaporator. Estimated repair cost $1100.00. Several dealership mechanics advised owner that this is a common complaint with Dodge vehicles and that the evaporator manufacturer has addressed the issue. What about all of us that have to pay for the defect? Why did'nt Dodge recall this if it is a common problem?”

NHTSA complaint #10088577, filed 2004-08, 48,000 miles

“- the contact owns a 1999 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that he first had the brakes replaced at 36,000 miles. Periodically when applying the brakes the front wheels locked, and felt a very hard pulsating in the brake pedal. The contact stated that at 42,000 miles he replaced all four tires at the dealers prodding that the problem was with the tires. At 44,000 miles he replaced the electronic module after being told that this was the problem. The contact stated that after taking the car in approximately 5 times the same problem with the brakes recurred and never did work properly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10184199, filed 2007-03, 44,600 miles

“Tires manufacture by pirelli for light duty pick-up truck. The tire size is lt245/75/16 load range e-ply speed range -q style is scorpion a/t m/s. The problem is all four tires were manufacture in brazil at sem camara. The failure to outer belt steel is separating this happened at 31,153 miles. When operating the vehicle it feel like you are walking on top of foot and vibration moving at 25 to 35 MPH hour. The tires are available for review. The tire dealership (discount tire centers) had no interest in calling pirelli area service manager around the problems I was experiencing. …”

NHTSA complaint #10037595, filed 2003-09, 31,153 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201121%
200921%
200810%
200721%
200681%
200541%
200431%
2003102%
200171%
200073%
1999103%
199831%
199742%
199683%
199521%
199411%

Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500

Brakes
72 complaints
Body and structure
53 complaints
Steering
36 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints
Fuel system
31 complaints
Engine cooling
24 complaints
Suspension
22 complaints
Other or unknown
21 complaints
Air bags
18 complaints
Electrical system
16 complaints
Seat belts
16 complaints
Tires
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500

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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