MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge RAM 3500

● Typical for this model
1999 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:32:22.355Z

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 3500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2002: 44 complaints 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2012: 365 complaints 2012
1999: 104 complaints
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YearComplaints
19914
199210
199320
199470
1995108
1996124
1997125
1998105
1999104
200058
2001130
200244
2003286
2004214
2005196
2006257
2007210
2008173
2009105
2010150
2011225
2012365

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 24%

24% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing manual transmission and automatic transmission.

CRASH FIRE
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VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK GEAR WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING WHEN IT POPPED OUT OF THE PARK INTO DRIVE BY ITSELF. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE WENT THROUGH TWO STREETS AND A DITCH BEFORE STOPPING WHEN IT COLLIDED WITH A TREE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040628

STRUCTURE 18%

18% of complaints: structure — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO FRACTURE AND WAS CURRENTLY IN SEVERAL PIECES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191029

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM PLACING THE TIRE BACK IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT, AS IT COULD FALL WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190208

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 18 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

FIRE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing diesel and gasoline.

CRASH
STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing connection and linkages.

CRASH INJURY
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07/21/2015 VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY VEERED RIGHT LEAVING HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A CRASH

NHTSA ODI report, 20150728

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150728

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020603 — PE (closed 20021001)

TIRE VALVE

R Date not on file — steering

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.

Campaign 08E027000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08E027000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.