1999 Dodge RAM 2500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 5%of 313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500, 5% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When traveling on interstate seat belts starting retracting and would not release and gets tighter with every little movement. The only way to release was to shut off vehicle and open door. This has started to happen every time when going more than 25 - 30 miles. I contacted the dealership and was told the part to fix this was on national backorder. I searched the internet to see if I could find a part and was told by another dealership that 129 of these parts were on backorder and seems that none have been shipped in a while. My vehicle is inoperable with out the use of the seat belts.”
NHTSA complaint #10616730, filed 2014-07, 168,000 miles“On several occasions front seat beat retractors have stuck not allowing driver or passenger to use them. They will do this on every several months and then will act normal for a period. Dealer stated that it has to do with heavy braking and that the two seat belts operate independent of each other, but when one locks the other is also locked. We are of course a seat belt law state and hate being in violation of sc law. My mechanic has told me a recall was issued but unable to verify that fact.”
NHTSA complaint #10174254, filed 2006-11, 160,000 miles“My 17 year old son had an accident in a 1999 Dodge 2500 ram truck and the airbags did not deploy. He hit several trees and the insurance company has considered the truck neftr . We contacted Dodge concerning this, they told us they would send a representative to inspect the truck and tell us why the airbags did not deploy. His seat belt also did not work properly. We have spoken with Dodge again and they have no intention of sending anyone to look at our truck. We are wondering if there have been other such incidents concerning airbags in dodges larger trucks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10023916, filed 2003-06, 83,000 miles“Seat belts are locked in a retracted position. This was first noticed upon entering the vehicle after it had been parked. The seat belt control timer module (sctm) is likely the cause of this malfunction. This part is no longer being manufactured, so the seat belts remain unusable.”
NHTSA complaint #10928898, filed 2016-11, 130,000 miles“Seat belts lock and can not be pulled out. This happens when vehicle is and is not moving. It also happens when passengers are able to wear them. It is so random. The seat belt light is on and seat belts are locked so they can not be put on. The seat belt timer, located under the middle of front seat which is the cause of this issue can not be purchased from Dodge, it is on long term back order. This is a safety issue that Dodge corporation needs to address as it is not legal to operate vehicle under these conditions.”
NHTSA complaint #10651338, filed 2014-10, 200,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
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 complaintsTires
13 complaintsEquipment
10 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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