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1999 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1999 DODGE RAM 1500

9 engine and engine coolingengine 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
1
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10111712 | Fire
THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 30 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *NM *BF *NM
#10096944 |
1999 DODGE RAM 1500 EXPERIENCE ENGINE NOISE DEFECTIVE MANIFOLD GASKET SET. *BF THE CONSUMER VEHICLE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. INITIALLY THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED BUT WHEN THE NOISE RESURFACED THE DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET. OVER TIME THE CONSUMER HAD TO ALSO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CRANKSHAFT SEAL AND RADIATOR. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO PERFORM POORLY. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT HE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER DECIDED TO DO THE REPAIRS HIMSELF. WHILE PERFORMING THE GASKET REPAIRS THE CONS NOTICED THAT THE OLD GASKET WAS BENT . HE DETERMINED THAT THE DEALER HAD INSTALLED THE INCORRECT GASKET FOR THE VEHICLE. *NM
#10078966 |
I BOUGHT A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP WITH A 5.2 LITER ENGINE FROM SWIFT DODGE IN DAVIS, CA IN DECEMBER OF 1998. THE FIRST DAY, I NOTICED THAT IT HAD A SPARK KNOCK OR PING WHEN ACCELERATING UP THE SLIGHTEST GRADE. WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ON OR WHEN PULLING A SMALL TRAILER, THE KNOCK WAS WORSE. I COMPLAINED ABOUT IT EVERYTIME I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP. *AK THE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS REPLACED TWICE BY THE DEAER, AND I WAS TOLD THAT WOULD FIX IT. IT DIDN'T. I'VE HAD THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE AT SWIFT DODGE APPROXIMATELY 13 TIMES OVER THE PAST 4+ YEARS, EACH TIME COMPLAINING OF THE SPARK KNOCK. SOMETIMES THEY HAVE SAID THEY CAN'T HEAR IT, SOMETIMES THEY JUST PUT ME OFF, AND SOMETIMES THEY CHANGED THE MANIFOLD GASKET. NOW, I'M TOLD - AT 129,000 MILES - THAT THE GASKET HAS...
#10022365 |
ENGINE HEAD GASKET FAILED DUE TO PROBLEM STATED IN TSB 60107.*AK
#10008890 |
THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKED, THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM VEHICLE, ENGINE OIL HAD LEAKED ALONG WITH A SMOKE ODOR, AND THERE WAS UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. SCC *JB
#8015458 |
ENGINE WAS IDLING AND RUNNING ROUGH. DEALER DETERMINED THAT HEAD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
#556552 |
THE INTAKE PAN GASKET FAILED CAUSING LEAKAGE. *MJS
#552962 |
THERE IS A CLATTERING NOISE IN ENGINE DUE TO CRANKSHAFT FAILURE. YH
#552962 |
ENGINE SPARK KNOCKS BADLY DUE TO UPPER INTAKE GASKET AND INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET FAILURE. YH

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 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 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 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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