MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge RAM 1500

● Typical for this model
1999 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 1999 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1170 complaints 2003 2004: 1097 complaints 2005: 1167 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 553 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2012: 695 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaints 2014
1999: 610 complaints
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YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011112
2002815
20031170
20041097
20051167
2006792
2007517
2008553
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012695
20141

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STRUCTURE 40%

40% of complaints: structure — 241 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I HAVE PURCHASED A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT. THE DASH HAS HAD A PROBLEM IN THE PAST AND CRACKED AND SPLIT. I HAVE REPLACED IT BUT EXPECT THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171127

SERVICE BRAKES 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes — 68 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
AIR BAGS 10%

10% of complaints: air bags — 62 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASH INJURY
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CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *PH *CB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030724

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE ROLLED ONTO THE ROOF AND SLID ABOUT 20 FEET. NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK *CB *NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20030626

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VAN STRUCK A TRACTOR HEAD ON. THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021004

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7%

7% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 40 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060420 — engine and engine cooling

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMAN

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Campaign 06E024000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (241 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (62 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.