MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge RAM 1500

● Typical for this model
1999 Dodge RAM 1500
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
610
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

40% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 1999 610 2000: 513 complaints 2001: 1,112 complaints 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1999: 610 complaints 1999 610 2000: 513 complaints 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2007: 517 complaints 2007 2008: 554 complaints 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2011: 688 complaints 2011 2012: 697 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2014
1991: 7 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 116 complaints 1994 1995: 213 complaints 1995 1996: 298 complaints 1996 1997: 361 complaints 1997 1998: 520 complaints 1998 1999: 610 complaints 1999 610 2000: 513 complaints 2000 2001: 1,112 complaints 2001 2002: 815 complaints 2002 2003: 1,171 complaints 2003 2004: 1,097 complaints 2004 2005: 1,169 complaints 2005 2006: 792 complaints 2006 2007: 517 complaints 2007 2008: 554 complaints 2008 2009: 670 complaints 2009 2010: 485 complaints 2010 2011: 688 complaints 2011 2012: 697 complaints 2012 2014: 1 complaint 2014

1999: 610 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19917
19920
19936
1994116
1995213
1996298
1997361
1998520
1999610
2000513
20011,112
2002815
20031,171
20041,097
20051,169
2006792
2007517
2008554
2009670
2010485
2011688
2012697
20141

Known problem areas

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

Structure

40% · 241 reports

Most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2017-11-27

Service brakes

11% · 68 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Air bags

10% · 62 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURY
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Consumer was in an accident air bags didn't deploy upon impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-07-24

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-26

While driving 50 MPH, the van struck a tractor head on. The driver's air bag failed to deploy upon impact. Please describe details.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-04

Power train

10% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

7% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2006-04-20Engine and engine cooling06E024000 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…

    Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Dodge RAM 1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 241 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 68 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 62 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E024000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.