MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge RAM 2500

● Typical for this model
1999 Dodge RAM 2500
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
313
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 1999 313 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 469 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2012: 283 complaints 2012
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 1999 313 2000: 211 complaints 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2007: 361 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints
1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1992 1993: 39 complaints 1993 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1995 1996: 291 complaints 1996 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1998 1999: 313 complaints 1999 313 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 469 complaints 2001 2002: 155 complaints 2002 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 581 complaints 2004 2005: 422 complaints 2005 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2007 2008: 317 complaints 2008 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2010 2011: 298 complaints 2011 2012: 283 complaints 2012

1999: 313 complaints

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YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001469
2002155
2003661
2004581
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011298
2012283

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

26% · 80 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

17% · 54 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and body.

CRASHINJURY
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Cracked dashboard. I cut my finger on the sharp edge of the cracked dashboard. I started doing research on repairing or replacing the dashboard so none of my children would injure themselves like I did.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-29

This is my second complaint regarding dash board. The dash started cracking with just 30,000 miles on truck, when I put in compliant to NHTSA.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-02

Also filed under Air bags

Power train

12% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH

Steering

12% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing gear box (other than rack and pinion) and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASHINJURY
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This 1999 Dodge dakota has developed a violent shaking after hitting a bump in the road. The shaking or wobble lasts for approximately 15 seconds until the vehicle can be slowed and control regained. This seems to be related to death wobble talks.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-04-19

Also filed under Suspension

While driving at 35 MPH steering went out, causing consumer to run into a tree. Also, when applying the brakes, they were hard and didn't stop the vehicle. In addition, engine sopped/ no deployment of driver's air bag upon impact.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-05

Also filed under Air bags and engine and engine cooling

Suspension

9% · 27 reports

Most commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.

CRASH

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. I
    1999-11-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2000-03-27 Oversensitive steering
  2. 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.

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  3. R
    Date not on fileSteering08E027000 Affinia is recalling 5,700 aftermarket chassis tie rod assemblies manufactured from March 28, 2006 through March 17, 2008, sold for use on my 1998 and 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks.

    Remedy: Affinia will notify owners and replace the affected chassis tie rod assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2008. Owners may contact affinia at 734-827-5400.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1999 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 80 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 54 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 08E027000 · Steering
  • Recall 06E024000 · Engine and engine cooling
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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