1999 Dodge Ram steering problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1999 Dodge Ram — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Replacement of intake gasket/ catalytic converter has gone bad/ tie rod went bad. Mr the consumer experienced some belt squealing in the engine compartment. The belt was replaced under warranty. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer because of an engine noise. The tires were discovered…”
filed Dec 21, 2004
“Transmission: dodges computer controls the torque converter for emissions and for gas mileage. After following dodges spects on service for the truck and no abuse to the truck we still loss the torque converter which than destroyed the transmission. Steering: at 30000 miles the seals in the…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 Ram | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 Ram | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 Ram | 22 | 15% |
| 1998 Ram | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 Ram | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 Ram | 43 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.