1999 Dodge RAM Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 4%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the seat belts of the 1999 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 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.
“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“The seat belt will not pull out at times and you can not wear it. I have had it in for repairs a number of times and they can not get it fixed. I even went to arbitration and won the case but their award is not fair . I am just trieing to get the truck fixed and have called chrysler several times , in over 6 months no one has called me back.”
NHTSA complaint #731753, filed 2000-09“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge RAM. The contact stated the driver and passenger side seat belts do not retract. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who advised they would repair the vehicle free of charge. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the vehicle would not be repaired due to the vehicle having previous owners. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised to pay for the vehicle repair out of pocket due to the vehicle being previously owned. The current miles were 91,200. The failure miles were 91,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10317098, filed 2010-03, 91,000 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge RAM which was purchased brand new in 1999. While the driver attempted to secure the seat belt into the buckle and it failed to lock in place. The dealer stated that the solenoid failed and needed to be replaced at a costs of $600. Although there was a recall for the failure for his make and model vehicle, his VIN was not included in the recall. Nhtsa campaign id number 01v119000, seat belt retractor is directly related to the failure. No repairs had been made. The current and failure mileages were under 70,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10284795, filed 2009-09, 70,000 miles“Rear bench seat belt buckles on passenger and driver sides are coming out from seat about 5-6 inches, and middle seat buckle was sitting out about a foot which caused belt to sit to high up, and not providing any support. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer stated normal operation. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #878931, filed 2001-01Related recalls
- 01V119000Apr 11, 2001Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of fmvss no. 209, "seat belt…Covers: Dodge RAM 1999, Caravan 1999, Chrysler LHS 1999 +6 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 18 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 9 | 32% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 8 | 44% |
| 1986 | 6 | 33% |
| 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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology