1999 Dodge RAM 2500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 313 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,630miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 313 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,630 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“Windshield wipers became intermittent at best and then would not work at all on any speed. After a few minutes they would move an inch or two. With all the rain we have been having this is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10059044, filed 2004-02, 53,430 miles“While backing out of the driveway, the vehicle would intermittently stall. This stalling occurred six times. On one occasion, the dealer replaced the ignition coil, and on another occasion, the consumer kept hearing a pinging sound coming from the engine. The transmission was replaced, and the transfer case was still leaking. There had been a myriad of problems with this vehicle. Also, there had been several recalls associated with this vehicle. The consumer claimed that the vehicle was in the shop more than it was in her possession. …”
NHTSA complaint #10042835, filed 2003-12, 3,500 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 which was purchased in 2008. He stated that the front drivers side seat belt retractor would lock intermittently without depressing the brakes. He could not operate the vehicle adequately while locked tightly into the seat. The dealer stated there were no recalls and no repairs were made to the seat. He also stated the front windshield wiper motor failed and the wipers were inoperable. The dealer stated that the tire module needed to be replaced at the owner's expense. No repairs were made to the vehicle to date. …”
NHTSA complaint #10303657, filed 2010-02, 112,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 62 | 9% |
| 2005 | 17 | 4% |
| 2004 | 30 | 5% |
| 2003 | 45 | 7% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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