1999 Dodge Ram Pickup problems & reliability
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Dodge Ram Pickup. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 10 | 30% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 12% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 12% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 9% |
| Suspension | 3 | 9% |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 6% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 12 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 22 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 67,500 miles (middle 50% between 51,500 and 98,000 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“1999 dodge ram 1500 dashboard cracking and falling apart like thousands of others all over the states. Will you please do something to pressure a recall. Please? *tr”
Structure · filed Feb 5, 2011
“The dashboard in my 1999 dodge ram 1500 developed a small crack about a year and a half ago and has recently spread into a major busted up dash. Also, all the other interior plastic components must be made out of the same material as the dash and are just as brittle. *tr”
Structure · filed Dec 9, 2010
“My air bag light comes on and off about once a week, caller dealer they told me it wasn't covered. However I saw a recall notice on-line. *tr”
Air Bags · filed Oct 27, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Dodge Ram Pickup.
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator…
9002849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2014
Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
0801003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 25, 2003
Diesel fuel transfer pump diagnosis. *tt
1400203 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 11, 2003
Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt
0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 25, 2001
On some vehicles the on-board diagnostic (obd) system may not detect a catalyst failure as required by california emissions regulation. As a result, the obd system may not illuminate the check engine light if a catalyst…
976 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001
Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures. *tt
082700 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 29, 2000
Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt
230800 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 3, 2000
Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt
083799 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 1999
Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc
081798 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 30, 1998
Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak
081698 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 17, 1998
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1999 Dodge Ram Pickup in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1999 Dodge Ram Pickup?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 67,500 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.