1999 Dodge RAM 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500, 10% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 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.
“We own a Dodge RAM 3500 diesel truck. The transfer pump has quit working twice now. This time it dies right in the middle of the road and there was a near fatal experience. Two semi almost hit us, we couldn't get it to restart. Had to have it towed to the dealership. This has happened twice now.”
NHTSA complaint #10038831, filed 2003-09, 68 miles“Was driving west on I-44 and the engine began to stall and lose power. I was at a half tank of fuel and decided to hit the next exit and get some diesel fuel and some additive. I thought it might be the fuel gelling up because it was pretty cold out. I shut the truck down to fill with fuel and when I went to start the truck it wouldn't start. I had the vehicle towed to a Dodge dealership to be fixed and found out that the vp 44 fuel injector pump was bad. The dealership wanted1500 dollars for a new one and another 160 dollars to do the labor. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145520, filed 2005-12, 124,957 miles“Lift or transfer pump has failed 5 times and bosch injector pump twice. At this time Dodge will no longer replace the transfer pump but is requiring the consumer to purchase an expensive conversion kit which replaces the original equipment.”
NHTSA complaint #10159741, filed 2006-06, 115,000 miles“Dodge truck died,wouldn't start, when trying to start gas was leaking all over the engine, towed to aamco, fuel filter housing was leaking, mopar part was discontinued because chrysler was aware of the problem, new part cost $1606 to replace,..this should have been a recall because of the safety hazard...chrysler said it wasn't an issue and refused to reimburse the cost of the part....aamco said that chrysler had a lot of problems with this part so why wasn't it recalled...all it would have taken was a spark to set the truck on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10251624, filed 2008-12, 140,000 miles“Fuel pump malfunctioned. Consumer contacted the dealer and manufacturer, they claimed since no one complained about it there was nothing they could do. It would cost $3000.00 to repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10075920, filed 2004-06, 110,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 40 | 11% |
| 2011 | 16 | 7% |
| 2010 | 18 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 12 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 14% |
| 1999 | 10 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 12% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500
22 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500
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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