1999 Dodge RAM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 4%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,613miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,613 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Repaired fuel injection system and charged me part of that which I assumed was covered under warranty seat belt has not been repaired they say it is not their problem but according to NHTSA, belts are manufacturer?s problem. Transmission: we were in traffic in march in houston tx when transmission decided not to work properly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070662, filed 2004-01, 50,000 miles“Fuel pump quit working.had to put a new injector pump on. Transmission has a cracked tail shaft adaptor. These are both unusual things to normally happen. Although the truck is out of warranty this time, I feel that this is the fault of the vehicle and was most likely a defect from the beginning. A hairline crack was discovered at a place where it could not have normally been damaged.”
NHTSA complaint #10070380, filed 2004-01, 108,613 miles“I drove over scrap metal road debris at night. It bounced up and slashed a 2 foot gash in the soft cell fuel tank, which protrudes at least 3 inches below the chassis frame. Tank was nearly full and all fuel leaked out. Luckily, there was no fire. Vehicle was rendered inoperable and had to be towed to dealer for repairs. I believe this is a bad design to have a soft cell fuel tank exposed as it is on this truck. There should be some sort of metal frame or box around the fuel tank to prevent punture from road debris. …”
NHTSA complaint #723125, filed 2000-05“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge RAM . The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned, on there was a very strong fuel odor. The contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel hose that connected between the left and right fuel injector rails. . The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the entire fuel assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available the failure and the current mileage was 115,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10456548, filed 2012-04, 115,000 miles“While traveling on a side road and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Was able to coast car to a parking lot, consumer opened door and vehicle was on fire, dealership was aware of problem. Consumer stated that fire started at fuel pump area and spread.”
NHTSA complaint #8004224, filed 2002-02Related recalls
- 99V044000Mar 11, 1999Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (cng). The fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails may…Covers: Dodge RAM 1999
- 99V034000Feb 24, 1999Vehicle description: vans equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks. Incorrect fuel tank straps were installed on the small fuel tank. As a…Covers: Dodge RAM 1999
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 22% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 5% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 37 | 6% |
| 1995 | 38 | 6% |
| 1994 | 40 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 16% |
| 1991 | 7 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 7 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM
82 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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