MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge RAM Pickup

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1999 Dodge RAM Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-16T15:17:19.797Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

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 Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 14 complaints 2003
1999: 33 complaints
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YearComplaints
19923
19942
19957
19966
199717
199818
199933
20008
200120
200222
200314

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

STRUCTURE 30%

30% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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I OWN 2 DODGE RAMS. ONE 1999 3500 AND ONE 2001 2500 HAVE BROKEN DASHBOARDS. THE DASHBOARD HAVE COMPLETELY COLLAPSED WITH LARGE CHUNKS OF BROKEN PLASTIC FALLING THROUGH THE HOLE AND LANDING ON MY FEET WHILE DRIVING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070507

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing diesel.

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

AIR BAGS 9%

9% of complaints: air bags — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH
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WHILE DRIVING, IN A FRONTAL COLLISON WITH A VEHICLE AND A TREE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOYED UPON VEHICLE IMPACT. RESULTING IN INJURIES TO DRIVER. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021106

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG WHEN CONSUMER HAD A REAR END COLLISION WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20000307

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wheel bearing and lower ball joint.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING THE LEFT REAR WHEEL BEARING SNAP CAUSING A LOUD NOISE. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20021001

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Dodge RAM Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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