1999 Dodge RAM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 11%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,281miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Dodge RAM, 11% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,281 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission: dodges computer controls the torque converter for emissions and for gas mileage. After following dodges spects on service for the truck and no abuse to the truck we still loss the torque converter which than destroyed the transmission. Steering: at 30000 miles the seals in the steering gear box went out. At 81000 after repair earlier the shaft and seal went out and the gear box had to be replaced. Both problem we have been told are problem Dodge will not take responsibilty for but happen with most of this models trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10069316, filed 2004-01, 81,281 miles“Since my truck was new there has been play/loosness in the steering, causing the steering to be jerky at highway speeds. Sometimes, the steering wheel can be jerked from my hand. Taken to Dodge and seen by the chrysler representative, and I was told it was normal.”
NHTSA complaint #702993, filed 1999-02“The steering has excessive play,and feels uncontrolable.I took it in to the dealer & they said there was nothing wrong. I then drove it for a short time & felt there was still a problem. I took it in again, & they replaced the steering gear box. Upon picking up the truck,I found it to be no better than it was prior to the gear box replacement. I contacted the dealer the next day, & they came to my residence & picked up the truck. The service manager told me that they checked it out,& it was ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #706269, filed 1999-05“We contacted you on june 21, 2000. Sent back the form you sent us. Refer to TSB 19-03-99. We have been to national center for dispute settlement and they claim this is a characteristic of the Dodge. Tsb 19-03-99 tells them how to fix it and it still has not been fixed. The indepentant vehicle inspection report states: the steering will not return to center after an in town ninety (90) degree turn. Findings: during the test drive the vehicle consistently would not return to the neutral (center) steering position. …”
NHTSA complaint #730357, filed 2000-09“Consumer was driving at 40-45 MPH when suddenly motor froze, and vehicle started to pull to left/ lost all steering capability/hit a concrete divider ,and then vehicle rolled over . Consumer noticed that of one of screws that held power steering to frame fell off, and it got stuck between wheel and frame which contributed to crash,causing injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #879321, filed 2001-01Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 33% |
| 2008 | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 43 | 7% |
| 1995 | 49 | 8% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 22% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM
82 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsAir bags
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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