1999 DODGE RAM 1500 Electrical Systemwiring Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 1999 DODGE RAM 1500
3 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
THIS PROBLEM WITH THE POWER SEAT IS VERY UNSAFE AND IT IS A GOOD THING THAT I'M AM SOMEWHAT MECHANICALLY INCLINE AND THOUGHT TO PULL THE FUSE OUT JUST AS I COULD SEE THE SMOKE AND THE WHITE HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT WAS RED JUST READY TO IGNITE SO JUST PICTURE IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SOMEONE THAT IS NOT M.INCLINE AND WOULD NOT THINK OF PULLING THE FUSE I GUARANTEE A FIRE WOULD BREAK OUT UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT...I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS BECAUSE THIS COULD HAVE BEEN MY WIFE AND 3YEAR OLD SON DRIVING IN THE TRUCK ALONE AND I GUARANTEE THAT SHE WOULD NOT HAVE THOUGHT TO PULL THE FUSE OUT OR THIS COULD HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE THAT HAS THE SAME TRUCK...ALSO I HAVE NOT TAKE THE TRUCK IN TO THE DODGE DEALER YET BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD A BIG REPAIR BILL ...THIS IS A...
THE CONSUMER ENTERED THE VEHICLE, PUT ON HIS SEAT BELT AND PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BELTS TIGHTENED UP. THEN, HE SMELLED SMOKE. THE CONSUMER LOOKED DOWN, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM THE UNDER SEAT. THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, UNLATCHED THE SEAT BELT, LOOKED UNDER THE SEAT, AND SAW SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE PLUG. *AK THE PROBLEM OCCURRED IN THE DRIVER SEAT. THE ELECTRIC PLUG WAS UNPLUGGED TO THE SEAT BELT. THE PLUGS WERE REPLACED WITH A SINGLE STABLE PLUG. *SC *JB
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING WHICH WAS COMING FROM VENTS. THEN, SAW SMOKE FROM VENT, AND FLAMES CAME FROM BETWEEN BED AND CAB.*AK
Other 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Structure
210 complaints
Unknown Or Other
51 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
42 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
33 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
22 complaints
Structurebody
22 complaints
Air Bags
21 complaints
Electrical System
18 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Seat Belts
13 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
12 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
8 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
8 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
4 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Trailer Hitches
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Parking Brakeindicator Light
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint