1999 Dodge RAM Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 1999 Dodge RAM, and owners have filed 366 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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9 safety recalls for the 1999 Dodge RAM

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

1. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

   NHTSA 04V185000 Reported April 12, 2004 44,588 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 integrity of the connector.

   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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2. Air bags

   NHTSA 01V153000 Reported May 8, 2001 216,100 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN…

   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 clockspring installed,…

3. Retractor (seat belts)

   NHTSA 01V119000 Reported April 11, 2001 161,682 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 retractor may not comply with the requirements of the standard.

   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 the free remedy within a…

4. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

   NHTSA 01V040000 Reported February 12, 2001 701,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 jersey, pennsylvania, delaware, maryland, the district of columbia, west virginia, ohio, indiana, michigan, illinois, wisconsin, minnesota, iowa,…

   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 receive the free remedy…

5. Trailer hitches

   NHTSA 00V107000 Reported April 11, 2000 357,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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.

6. Clutch assembly (power train)

   NHTSA 99V190000 Reported July 16, 1999 8,378 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. It is possible to exceed the melting temperature of the clutch line material.

   Remedy: Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.

7. Clutch assembly (power train)

   NHTSA 99V115000 Reported May 6, 1999 8,883 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line…

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.

8. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

   NHTSA 99V044000 Reported March 11, 1999 45 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 engine operating temperatures.

   Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.

9. Tank assembly (fuel system)

   NHTSA 99V034000 Reported February 24, 1999 45 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

   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 attached to the vehicle.

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

366 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1999 Dodge RAM have filed 366 complaints with NHTSA; 46 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 45 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,249 miles. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 109 filed that year.

Most-reported components

• Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip44
• Air bags: frontal32
• Power train: automatic transmission24
• Service brakes, hydraulic: disc17
• Tires16
• Engine and engine cooling: engine15
• Suspension15
• Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)14

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated he noticed a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle and the gasoline was leaking from the fuel pump. The contact stated he diagnosed the”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2022 · Fuel system, other

“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge RAM . The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned, on there was a very strong fuel odor. The contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel hose th”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2012 · Fuel system, gasoline

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup (Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD, Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

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Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM model year in NHTSA's database.

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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.