1999 Dodge RAM Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 5%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Dodge RAM, 5% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Crack in dash panel started about aug 2009, it has now became a full blow mess as large pieces have fallen into the wiring harness inside the dash. This could be a hazard if you roll down the window and some smaller pieces fly up into your face, or could set on wires and catch fire. I know of at least two other 1500's that are 98 and 2000 models doing the same thing as mine.”
NHTSA complaint #10415268, filed 2011-07, 120,000 miles“I noticed a very small crack on the passenger side dash, by the door, last summer and didn't think much of it. Now it is completely cracked, front to back, to the middle of the passenger seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10400954, filed 2011-05, 85,000 miles“Vehicle's dash has cracked in numerous places (10+) some surrounding the passenger airbag. In an accident the airbag could be damaged or cut by the dash failures. In a worse case, parts of the dash could impale the passenger or driver in an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10199328, filed 2007-08, 82,000 miles“The vehicle was not equipped with and undercarriage shield. The consumer felt the absence of the shield caused corrosion of many components under the hood. The front shock washer which held the shock assembly in place corroded, the fuel rail corroded and the manifold corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that there was no such part for the truck and if he installed one the trucks warranty would be void.”
NHTSA complaint #10009890, filed 2003-10, 43,202 miles“Right side of the dashboard was removed to repair the air conditioning. Dealership denied the problem, and agreed to repair it for 50% of the cost. Dealership caused the defect. The dashboard started cracking around in march/april 2004. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they indicated that the cracking was not there fault. The crack initially started on the passenger side near the screws by the windshield now there are several cracks on both sides of the dash.”
NHTSA complaint #10087625, filed 2004-09, 68,790 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 24 | 8% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 18 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 26 | 4% |
| 1994 | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 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 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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