1999 DODGE RAM 1500 Electrical Systemwiring Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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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.

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Complaints
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Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10215535 |
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...
#10061190 | Fire
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
#8016264 | Fire
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
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