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1999 Dodge RAM Pickup Problems

Complaints
33filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
67,500miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup. The part named most often is body and structure, with 10 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes (4) and engine cooling (4). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 23% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 67,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Latches, locks and linkages (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Body and structure: “I have a 1999 Dodge ram 1500 and the dash is literally falling apart. I have talked to other owners of the same vehicle with the same problem and have been told that the manufacturer will not fix the problem. I think this is very irresponsible on the part of the Dodge and not to mention a safety issue. I have had to shut off my passenger side airbag because im afraid that I could be injured by flying debris if I were involved in an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10259895, filed 2009-02, 130,000 miles

Brakes: “My 99 Dodge Ram Pickup has less than 70,000 miles and while driving it today a brake line ruptured, upon looking at the line, it appears to be of steel and is a mass of rust. Luckily no accident resulted, but I wonder if this has been a problem and if there is a safety recall, or should be. Thanks, dick carleton.”

NHTSA complaint #10243811, filed 2008-09, 70,000 miles

Engine cooling: “We drive a 1999 Dodge ram 3/4 ton truck with an 11 foot camper on it. Last week while on vacation in montana, we had a major engine failure while driving at 70 MPH. On the mountain roads of interstate 90. The failure was sudden and there was no indication that there was a problem. I was able to get the truck off the highway and onto the shoulder before it came to a complete stop, even with the loss of power steering and brakes. We had the truck towed to missoula where the problem was traced to the injection pump freezing up from lack of fuel pressure from the transfer pump. …”

NHTSA complaint #10141190, filed 2005-10, 103,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

23% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 99,000 miles.

0%0–105%10–2518%25–5041%50–7514%75–10023%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 67,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

20002003620052007620092011
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.

Other model years of the Dodge RAM Pickup

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20031416,0000———Not enough data
20022249,5001———Stable
20012044,0000———Stable
2000867,0000———Not enough data
19993367,5000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199818122,5000———Stable
19971745,0040———Stable
1996610,5000———Not enough data
19957132,0000———Not enough data

All Dodge RAM Pickup model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup have?

NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup is reported most often?

Body and structure is named most often, in 10 complaints (30% of the total), followed by brakes with 4.

Has the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 67,500 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 99,000 miles; 23% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.