1999 Dodge RAM 2500 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,416miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,416 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.
“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“Dash falling apart in cluding air bag air bag s/w vents falling out the bezel falling the glove conpartment falling wires cut had to be repaired radio fell out of dash got a dash board cover and have to tape the conponits togeather need to replace heater core no shop will do it because of the dash I have cut my hands and arms do to digging pieces of dash out this is a safety issue NHTSA need to do something about this I can't afford to buy another trucki guess when the dash falls in the floor and cause it to wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #10871406, filed 2016-05“The contact stated while driving 40 MPH the headlights failed due to a wire in the steering column. Additionally, the driver and passenger seatbelts failed. The dealership replaced the wiring in the steering column for the headlights, which remedied the problem. Although the manufacturer was alerted about the seatbelts, no appointment has been made for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10153181, filed 2006-03, 131,000 miles“Headlights would intermittently go out while driving and/or when changing from low to high beam. Dealer notified, and was unwilling to assist because vehicle was not covered under a recall. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #897639, filed 2001-10Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 13 | 4% |
| 2006 | 122 | 18% |
| 2005 | 17 | 4% |
| 2004 | 26 | 4% |
| 2003 | 13 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
| 1994 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500
72 complaintsBody and structure
53 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsTires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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