1999 Dodge RAM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 10%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,094miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Dodge RAM, 10% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,094 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had this truck into the dealer 6-7 time for this problem. It pulls to the right on all highways. Very uncomfortable to drive for a long distance. They have tried numerous TSB but to no help. They say must be the roads, no way, I driven on interstate highways and local roads, doesn't make and difference.”
NHTSA complaint #707866, filed 1999-06“Truck shook for no real reason replaced tracking bar than shock stabliser . It would shake and I would have to pull over and stop to make it go away .replaced tires front and it went away for 10,000 miles than intermittently would return it showed up one day on a road I traveled all the time pulled over stopped than started up again next day went over the same spot no shake very odd truck ill never own a Dodge truck again sold truck for the bank pay off . Took a loss on this truck told the gentleman who bought it of the problem hope he has better luck than I did with it .”
NHTSA complaint #10070897, filed 2004-01“I leased this vehicle new , and for the last three years, every 10,000 miles approximately, I have had to take it into the dealer to have the tracker bar replaced, tie rod ends have also been replaced. The front end still shimmies terrible, and it is difficult to control at times. I also have had transmission trouble, and engine skipping constantly. I am very upset with the way I am treated at the dealer also. They were very nice to me when they wanted to sell the vehicle but every time I bring it in to them and ask why they can't fix it, they get huffy and try to put the blame on me. …”
NHTSA complaint #749241, filed 2001-07“When driving over 15 MPH vehicle sways all over the road. Vehicle is very difficult to handle, causing consumer to lose control. Consumer has contacted manufacturer regarding the problem, manufacturer is planning to release a TSB regarding this problem. Please provide further details. Vehicle was converted to a road trek, but is on a Dodge chassis. Please provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #891710, filed 2001-06“Problem: whole truck shakes or pulsates front to back while braking. Dealer replaced front rotors and pads in april. Problem still existed. Dealer replaced rear drums in september. Problem still exists and getting worse. Dealership does not know how to fix problem and waiting for reply from chrysler's tech support. Dealtership won't attempt to fix until then.”
NHTSA complaint #716122, filed 1999-12Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 | 49 | 8% |
| 1995 | 59 | 10% |
| 1994 | 47 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge RAM
82 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
53 complaintsAir bags
40 complaintsSteering
40 complaintsEngine cooling
37 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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