1999 Dodge RAM 3500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 17%of 104 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500, 17% of the 104 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dash board falling apart on Dodge 3500 1999 diesel truck there is nothing left trying to find after market so far no luck was told one from Dodge is high since started falling apart since two years after it was new Dodge should have to replace is there a recall on this it has fell apart so bad I have to find one because of safety now all electrical wires exposed air conditioner wires showing air conditioner switch will no longer work and it is awful to look at it is a disgrace that Dodge would produce a product this bad and not warranty it I will never by a Dodge again”
NHTSA complaint #10274395, filed 2009-06, 61,890 miles“Dashboard on 1999 Dodge ram pickup has spiderweb cracked into many sharp pieces. This started occurring a week go, and has now spread to most of the passenger side of the dash. In the event of a passenger side airbag deployment, I'm concerned that the dash will disintegrate into many more small chunks of shrapnel flying in the passenger compartment.”
NHTSA complaint #10238506, filed 2008-08, 125,000 miles“Dash began cracking in 2003, and has continued until now it is falling in. I am afraid that the pieces will cause an unknown hazard in the parts housed under the dash.”
NHTSA complaint #10508389, filed 2013-04, 62,856 miles“Consumer stated while traveling 60 MPH, an animal jumped into the road and consumer's vehicle swerved off the road onto sandy land to avoid hitting the animal. Consumer inspected the vehicle, and noticed that front axle broke and the frame bent. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10079506, filed 2004-07, 63,000 miles“The top dash cover is cracking and falling apart into triangle shaped pieces. In frontal collision, I am concerned about the possibility of these pieces posing a danger to the passengers.”
NHTSA complaint #10222127, filed 2008-03, 210,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 53 | 19% |
| 2002 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 | 31 | 24% |
| 2000 | 9 | 16% |
| 1999 | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500
22 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
10 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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