1999 Dodge RAM Pickup Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 30%of 33 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup, 30% of the 33 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 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.
“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“I own 2 Dodge rams. One 1999 3500 and one 2001 2500 have broken dashboards. The dashboard have completely collapsed with large chunks of broken plastic falling through the hole and landing on my feet while driving. Dodge has done nothing to correct this. I was told it was not a recall item, and was given an estimate of around $800.00 to repair it. My 2 year old daughter also cut her hand on one of these pieces that fell out of the truck after I had opened the door. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10189954, filed 2007-05, 50,000 miles“The dashboard in my 1999 Dodge ram 1500 developed a small crack about a year and a half ago and has recently spread into a major busted up dash. Also, all the other interior plastic components must be made out of the same material as the dash and are just as brittle.”
NHTSA complaint #10369822, filed 2010-12, 100,000 miles“1999 Dodge ram 1500 dashboard cracking and falling apart like thousands of others all over the states. Will you please do something to pressure a recall. Please?”
NHTSA complaint #10380850, filed 2011-02, 60,000 miles“The dashboard on our 1999 Dodge ram began falling apart in 2002. Chunks of the dashboard have come completely off which has caused several electrical problems including total blackout of the headlights while driving at night. In addition, several speakers no longer function and the tilt steering wheel causes electrical malfunctions when it is not in it's hightest position. We assume a piece of the dashboard has become lodged in the tilt mechanism and is pinching wires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10189496, filed 2007-05Related service bulletins
- 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
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup
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.
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