Complaints
496
Crashes
52
Fires
9
Injuries
51
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#144 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:80,994 mi
Crash-related:4
#232 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:100,000 mi
Crash-related:29
#324 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 44 | 4 | — | 80,994 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 32 | 29 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 24 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 17 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 15 | — | — | 77,828 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 15 | — | — | 27,500 mi | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | — | — | 79,798 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 63,931 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 8 | 1 | — | 80,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 7 | 6 | — | 33,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 81,281 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
44
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,994
Air Bags:Frontal
32
complaints
Crashes
29
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Automatic Transmission
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,828
Suspension Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,500
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Trailer Hitches
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,798
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,931
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,500
Unintended Acceleration
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,000
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,281
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge Ram — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Ram reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Dodge Ram has 496 NHTSA complaints, 52 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Ram?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (44 complaints, avg 80,994 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (32 complaints, avg 100,000 mi); Automatic Transmission (24 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,925 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge Ram?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Ram include 52 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 51 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Dodge Ram have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge Ram as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Dodge Ram?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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