1999 Dodge RAM Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 82about this part
- Share
- 22%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,497miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 82 complaints about the brakes of the 1999 Dodge RAM, 22% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,497 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: while driving on a major highway touched the brakes and the brakes felt soft. When exiting the highway applied the brakes, and foot went to the floor. Consumer noticed that the brake line broke. Consumer complained that the use of aluminum brake line caused it to rust.”
NHTSA complaint #10125255, filed 2005-06, 80,994 miles“Consumer states: made a right-hand turn heard a bang wheel was hanging at an angle and right rotator was broken in half, the brakes pads were laying behind the truck, looks like spindle nugget had backed off of it.”
NHTSA complaint #10121217, filed 2005-05, 91,000 miles“This is the second time I have had to replace my front brakes, the first time was approimately. 4 months before this time. While changing these brakes I discovered that the right side had worn a substantial amount more than the left, the left one didnt need replacing.”
NHTSA complaint #738501, filed 2000-12“Rear drum brakes driver side self adjusted into the drum causing the brakes to wear down very quickly to the metal surface. On inspection the adjuster mechanism looked fine. Right side rear brakes looked fine. Inspection 3 months ago was fine. At the time of the failure vehicle was towing a travel trailer. In my 35 years of driving I have never seen brake system do this type of failure. Brake system are far too crucial just to pass this off as a fluke (quoting the dealership ).”
NHTSA complaint #748212, filed 2001-07“When braking at any speed the truck pulls to the left. The more speed the more violent the pull. Dealership has attempted to fix 4 times to no avail. Dealership says they have other customers with this problem and Dodge denies there is a defect. The dealership has replaced the rotors, pads, and calipers twice. The dealership has put shims in both sides of the front end three times. Please contact me and let me know how I can proceed against the manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #715325, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 04V185000Apr 12, 2004On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (abs), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the abs control module…Covers: Dodge RAM 1998–2003
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 12% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2005 | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 | 6 | 10% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 13 | 11% |
| 2001 | 34 | 11% |
| 2000 | 24 | 16% |
| 1999 | 82 | 22% |
| 1998 | 113 | 23% |
| 1997 | 80 | 20% |
| 1996 | 173 | 28% |
| 1995 | 150 | 25% |
| 1994 | 91 | 19% |
| 1993 | 16 | 30% |
| 1992 | 8 | 14% |
| 1991 | 10 | 20% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM
53 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsEngine cooling
37 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsTires
20 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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