1999 DODGE RAM Structure Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1999 DODGE RAM
10 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE RAM. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
CRACK IN DASH PANEL STARTED ABOUT AUG 2009, IT HAS NOW BECAME A FULL BLOW MESS AS LARGE PIECES HAVE FALLEN INTO THE WIRING HARNESS INSIDE THE DASH. THIS COULD BE A HAZARD IF YOU ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND SOME SMALLER PIECES FLY UP INTO YOUR FACE, OR COULD SET ON WIRES AND CATCH FIRE. I KNOW OF AT LEAST TWO OTHER 1500'S THAT ARE 98 AND 2000 MODELS DOING THE SAME THING AS MINE. *TR
1999 DODGE RAM 1500. DASHBOARD HAS NUMEROUS CRACKS IN IT. PIECES ARE FALLING DOWN INSIDE FRONT COMPARTMENT AND COULD CAUSE OTHER ISSUES (ELECTRICAL, ETC.). THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ~5-7 YEARS. *KB
I NOTICED A VERY SMALL CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH, BY THE DOOR, LAST SUMMER AND DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT. NOW IT IS COMPLETELY CRACKED, FRONT TO BACK, TO THE MIDDLE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT. *TR
THE DASH IN MY 99 DODGE RAM IS SEVERLY CRACKED AND I BELIEVE THAT DOD GE SHOULD BE MADE TO REPLACE THEM THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM IN ALOT OF DODGES IF THE DASH IS CRAKED REAL BAD AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYS IT CAN BECOME A DEATHLY SITUATION. *TR
VEHICLE'S DASH HAS CRACKED IN NUMEROUS PLACES (10+) SOME SURROUNDING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAG COULD BE DAMAGED OR CUT BY THE DASH FAILURES. IN A WORSE CASE, PARTS OF THE DASH COULD IMPALE THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT. *TR
1999 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASH BOARD IS BREAKING UP. *MC *JB
1999 DODGE RAM CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF CRACKING AND NEEDS INFO ABOUT THE WEB SITE**CC *JB
BAD PAINT HAS DISCOLORED THE TOP OF CAB, BLACK TURNING WHITE MAKING IT SPOTTED. *MR *SC *JB
RIGHT SIDE OF THE DASHBOARD WAS REMOVED TO REPAIR THE AIR CONDITIONING. DEALERSHIP DENIED THE PROBLEM, AND AGREED TO REPAIR IT FOR 50% OF THE COST. DEALERSHIP CAUSED THE DEFECT. *AK THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING AROUND IN MARCH/APRIL 2004. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY INDICATED THAT THE CRACKING WAS NOT THERE FAULT. THE CRACK INITIALLY STARTED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE SCREWS BY THE WINDSHIELD NOW THERE ARE SEVERAL CRACKS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE DASH. *NM
THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AND UNDERCARRIAGE SHIELD. THE CONSUMER FELT THE ABSENCE OF THE SHIELD CAUSED CORROSION OF MANY COMPONENTS UNDER THE HOOD. THE FRONT SHOCK WASHER WHICH HELD THE SHOCK ASSEMBLY IN PLACE CORRODED, THE FUEL RAIL CORRODED AND THE MANIFOLD CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO SUCH PART FOR THE TRUCK AND IF HE INSTALLED ONE THE TRUCKS WARRANTY WOULD BE VOID. *JB *NLM *JB
Other 1999 DODGE RAM Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
44 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
32 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
24 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
17 complaints
Tires
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
15 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
14 complaints
Suspensionfront
14 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
12 complaints
Trailer Hitches
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
10 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
10 complaints
Power Train
9 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Air Bags
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
3 complaints
Tiresvalve
3 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint