1999 DODGE RAM WAGON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON
The 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor (1 complaint), and Power Trainautomatic Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The bracket that holds the bolt to secure seat to rails it slides on is snapped clean in two with the bolt hole on the outside of bracket. This is the bolt on rear right side of driver’s seat.
VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT NOTICE, QUITS IN TRAFFIC, ON THE HIGHWAY AND ONCE WHILE TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC. AFTER VEHICLE SETS FOR ABOUT 45 MIN IT WILL START AGAIN. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO A SHOP AND THEY REPLACED A COMPONENT THEY SAID WAS BAD, 600.00 AND FOUR DAYS LATER WE PICKED UP VEHICLE AND TO A TRIP TO THE MOUNTAINS WHERE IT QUIT AGAIN AND LEFT US STRANDED IN THE BACK COUNTRY OF COLORADO. AFTER ABOUT A HOUR OR SO IT STARTED AND WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP THAT DONE THE WORK AND THEY HAVE HAD IT FOR OVER A WEEK AND HAVE NOT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SLIP FROM SECOND TO THIRD GEAR AND JUMP WHILE IN REVERSE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. UPDATED 03/03/06. *JB
VAN IS HAS RATTLE FROM UNDERSIDE SINCE LATE 2003. VAN BEGAN BACKFIRING 12/2005. WE RECEIVED LETTER ON RECALL FOR CATALYTIC CONVERTER UP TO 8 YRS AND 80,000 MILE. WE WERE INFORMED BY DEALER THAT OUR ENGINE SIZE IS THE ONLY ONE NOT GIVEN AN EXTENSION TO 10 YR 100,000. THE CONVERTERS ARE FAILING ON THE 5.9 L ALSO. THESE ARE BIG VEHICLES DESIGNED TO BE USED. WE PAID EXTRA FOR THE LARGER ENGINE SIZE BUT ARE BEING CHEATED DURING THE RECALL. *NM
Safety Rating for the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
0801001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
190700 — STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WANDER DIAGNOSIS. *TT
231500 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CUSTOMER MAY COMMENT THAT THE SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND / OR CLOSE / LATCH. *TT
240999 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
INFORMATION ON THE REMOVAL OF HEATER / AIR CONDITIONER RECIRCULATION OPENING COVER DURING NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM WAGON
- 1994 DODGE RAM WAGON — 0 complaints
- 1995 DODGE RAM WAGON — 1 complaint
- 1996 DODGE RAM WAGON — 8 complaints
- 1997 DODGE RAM WAGON — 0 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM WAGON — 13 complaints
- 1999 DODGE RAM WAGON (current)
- 2000 DODGE RAM WAGON — 7 complaints
- 2001 DODGE RAM WAGON — 4 complaints
- 2002 DODGE RAM WAGON — 3 complaints
- 2003 DODGE RAM WAGON — 0 complaints
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