MYRModel Year Report

1999 Dodge RAM

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
1999 Dodge RAM
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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
366
Recalls
13

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Service brakes

26% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1993: 56 complaints 1994: 481 complaints 1994 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1999: 366 complaints 1999 366 2000: 147 complaints 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 56 complaints 1994: 481 complaints 1994 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1996 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1999: 366 complaints 1999 366 2000: 147 complaints 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints
1981: 2 complaints 1981 1983: 1 complaint 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1985: 10 complaints 1986: 18 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 22 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 23 complaints 1990 1991: 52 complaints 1992: 63 complaints 1992 1993: 56 complaints 1994: 481 complaints 1994 1995: 612 complaints 1996: 625 complaints 1996 1997: 398 complaints 1998: 483 complaints 1999: 366 complaints 1999 366 2000: 147 complaints 2001: 318 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2004: 58 complaints 2004 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 25 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 25 complaints 2008 2009: 9 complaints 2010: 27 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints

1999: 366 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19812
19831
19842
198510
198618
198718
198822
198928
199023
199152
199263
199356
1994481
1995612
1996625
1997398
1998483
1999366
2000147
2001318
2002116
200353
200458
200540
200625
200717
200825
20099
201027
20110

Known problem areas

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

Service brakes

26% · 94 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

15% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

No summary listed for this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-02-06

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

CRASHINJURY

Steering

12% · 44 reports

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

CRASHINJURY

Air bags

11% · 40 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and side/window.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

The consumer's vehicle was traveling 55 MPH when another vehicle hit it head on. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries, and was transported by her mother to a hospital.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-11-08

Vehicle has a frontal collision of 55 MPH and neither air bag deployed. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified . Feel free to provide any further information.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-12-30

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision yet the air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would check into this failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-11-06

Safety timeline

13 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1999Complaint volume 366 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1999-03-22Fuel system, other99V034000 Vehicle description: vans equipped with compressed natural gas (Cng) fuel tanks. Incorrect fuel tank straps were installed on the small fuel tank. As a result, the fuel tank may not be securely…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the mounting straps for the small fuel tank.

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    1999-03-22Fuel system, other99V044000 Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (Cng). The fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails may shrink and leak fuel if exposed to high…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.

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    1999-08-09Power train99V190000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and manual transmissions. The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material…

    Remedy: Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.

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    1999-12-27Power train99V115000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, V10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.

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    2000-04-24Trailer hitches00V107000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with optional trailer hitch. The trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using material with insufficient strength.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the trailer hitches and replace any trailer hitch showing signs of fatigue cracking. If no evidence of cracking exists, the dealer will install two reinforcement brackets.

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    2001-06-18Air bags01V153000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the RAM Pickup trucks were built at the warren…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began June 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement…

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    2001-08-20Seat belts01V119000 Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 209, "Seat belt assemblies." The front seat belt…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

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    2001-09-17Latches/locks/linkages01V040000 On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "Salt belt" States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, new…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch. Owner notification began September 17, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

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    2004-09-27Service brakes, hydraulic04V185000 On certain van and wagon vehicles equipped with 4-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), aftermarket batteries may leak electrolyte onto the ABS control module connector, which can compromise sealing…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ABS control module connector for electrolyte damage and replace the connector as necessary. The recall will begin on September 27, 2004. Owners should contact…

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2008-12-17Exterior lighting08E050000 K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform…

    Remedy: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

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    2009-07-28Exterior lighting09E025000 Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Dodge RAM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 94 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 45 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 99V034000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 99V044000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 99V190000 · Power train
  • Recall 99V115000 · Power train
  • Recall 00V107000 · Trailer hitches
  • Recall 01V153000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01V119000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 01V040000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 04V185000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 08E050000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E025000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 1999 Dodge RAM reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge RAM is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge RAM have?
13 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.