1999 DODGE RAM 1500 Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 1999 DODGE RAM 1500
6 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE DASHBOARD WITHOUT WARNING AS FLAMES IGNITED FROM UNDERNEATH THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
1999 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH DISSINTIGRATING DASH BOARD LEADING TO ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. WHEN MULTIPLE DEALERS WERE ASKED ABOUT THE PROBLEM THE ANSWERS GIVEN WERE ALWAYS "BECAUSE IT IS NOT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM, THEN IT IS NOT A WARRENTY ISSUE." WAS ALSO TOLD THAT SINCE IT WAS NOT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM THAT IT WON'T BE A RECALL MATTER UNLESS IT MIGHT CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE.
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 THE DASHBOARD IN IT IS CRACKING AND FALLING IN LEAVING WIRES EXPOSED TO THE HOT SUN IT IS CRACKED ALL AROUND PASSENGER AIR BAG I DON'T KNOW IF AIR BAG STILL WORKS THE EXPOSED WIRING LOOKS LIKE FIRE HAZARD AND HEADLIGHT POSSIBLE HEAD OR TAIL LIGHT FAILURE THIS VEHICLE ONLY HAS 60,400 MILES ON IT STILL A LOT OF LIFE LEFT IN THIS TRUCK EXCEPT FOR THE DASH PROBLEM. THE LAST DODGE I WILL BUY UNLESS THEY STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCT GOOD OR BAD. *TR
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
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THE DASHBOARD MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES AND IS STILL EXPERIENCING FAILURE CAUSING THE DASHBOARD GAUGES TO MALFUNCTION, THE WIRING HARNESS IS EXPERIENCING FAILURE. *MJS
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INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE CHECK ENGINE & ABS LIGHT KEEP COMING ON & STAY. VEHICLE ALSO FAILS TO RECORD ANY MILEAGE. TOOK TO DEALER & HAD CLUSTER & CONNECTOR FOR CLUSTER REPLACED, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
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Unknown Or Other
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Structurebody
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Air Bags
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Electrical System
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Steering
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Seat Belts
13 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
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Tires
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Power Train
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Seat Beltsfrontretractor
8 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
8 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Engine
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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
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
4 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
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
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Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
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Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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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