1999 dodge laramie 1500 quad 4x4. Dash has cracked and broke into pieces and fallen into dash wiring harnesses. Currently has only affected the front speakers. Concerns about the airbag and headlamp wires located in the same area.
1999 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical complaints
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The heater in my dodge 1999 ram 1500 4x4 caught fire and burned the cab and engine compartment completely.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. While the contact was examining his vehicle, he noticed that the dashboard was completely falling apart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the entire dashboard needed to be replaced. In addition, the instrument panel lights would not operate correctly. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 99,000 and failure mileage was 97,000.
The dashboard started cracking. That is a seperate failure. The next failure is when going over any bumps in the road, the dashboard lights, rpms, guages, bells cuts off and if you happen to turn the vehicle off, it will not restart. It is not corrected and after contacting chrystler, they opted to do nothing towards the repair.
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 big safety hazard and I think there should be a recall.
I have a 1999 dodge 1500 quad cab truck and bought it brand new in 1999. This past year my dash board started cracking and then just caved in. I am a single mom with four kids. This is my only transportation. I am now starting to have other issues with the electrical. This is a hazard to me and my kids. I promise someone will be sued if something happens to myself or my kids. Dodge dealership does not call this a recall. Something needs to be done.
Dash board collapsed causing electrical problems on 1999 dodge ram 1500 pickup.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard is detaching and deteriorating in clumps. He is worried that the air bags will not deploy because of the failing dashboard. This has been an ongoing issue since the vehicle was purchased in march. The manufacturer stated that they are handling this matter on a case by case basis. Being that the contact is the fourth owner of the vehicle, they will not be able to assist him unless another recall is issued. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard is cracked and holes are present on the passenger and driver side. The dashboard had a cover glued to it when the vehicle was purchased to hide the damage. The contact stated that she will notify the dealer today (may 8, 2007). The vehicle does not have cruise control. The current and failure mileages were 138,000.
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.
Horn not working hard to get to work... Complained to dealer and dodge. Dodge wouldn't cover under warranty period. Can't use horn to beep. Also transmission went at 36000 - 38000 miles . Transmission shop state band to tight from factory on transmission. Contacted dodge and they would not help out.
Dt: 1999 dodge ram 1500 ton 4 wheel drive pick up, 25000 miles on the truck. While driving truck stalled and all lights on the dashboard came on. Pulled off to the side, sat a couple minutes, and the truck started back up. This problem recurred. This time it took about 5 minutes to restart. Next day took vehicle to dealer, they kept it for 2 days, could not find anything wrong with the truck. Said could have resulted from bad gas or vapor lock. Took vehicle home, and this happen again. Took back to dealer, still could not find anything wrong. Third time this happened consumer was driving on the freeway and the truck just quiet running. Would not start back up. Did get the truck off the road and coasted off an exit. Took over half hour before it started back up. Took back too dealer, they kept the truck for several days. The dealer found it was the computer. The mechanic did a wiggle test and found problem and fixed it. *ak
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
1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). Abs control module is protected by a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module, then this wire "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or relay are sticking on these vehicles. Then one of these 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire continues until the entire van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon repair garage, 4219 fritch dr. Bethlehem, pa 18017.
1998-2001 b-van (dodge full size). The ABS control module is protected with a 40 amp fuse. A 10 ga. Wire comes out of the control module and then "y's" out to two 14 ga. Wires. It appears as though the ABS pump or the relay sticks on these vehicles. Then one of the 14 ga. Wires overheats and catches the wiring harness on fire. The 40 amp fuse does not blow. The fire then continues until the van is fully engulfed in flames. This van is located at the verizon fleet garage, 8600 rees st, new port richey, florida 346681.
I recently took my 1999 dodge ram 1500 pick up to my alignment shop and had to put a new tracker bar on it. Which I replaced about 8 months ago at about 40 thousand miles.. And now I have to replace my steering box and my truck has just over 54,100 miles on it and I think that is a little ridiculous. Ever since I bought my truck new in 1999 I have had to have the front end aligned in the first year, the second year, in the year 2002 and now on march 3 rd 2003 I had to have it again for the reasons I stated in the beginning. I had some electrical problems under the dash and in the steering column. My alignment shop says they have replaced a lot of steering boxes and the tracker bar even at 18,000 miles. I have called chrysler themselves and they won't do anything about it and I think they should because I believe that it is a result from a bad part from the factory. I have documented everything I have done to my truck. I have looked into the price of a new steering box and I have found that dodge wants over $600 and a parts house in my town can get the same dodge steering box for $205. I believe that I should not have to pay for the box what ever the price, because I believe it is new enough that they should be willing to have it fixed, to at least make a customer some what happy. I have never heard of a steering box going out at less then 100,000 miles. My father had a 1999 ram 1500 pick up and with less than 25,000 miles the motor lost 4 quarts of oil on our way to a old car show in montana but it never happened again so he did not worry about it and sold it and got a new 2002 ram pick up and he likes it so far, but a friend of mine has a 2002 ram and he is having a problem with his front end alignment. So I am wondering if there are other people having similar problems with their front ends on dodge vehicles.
On several occasions, vehicle stalled out when attempting to start. Vehicle was towed to dealer where charging system check was performed and found that the battery was dead. Consumer states service bulletin relating to the electrical circuits was never performed. Manufacturer notified. Vehicle is under warranty, but consumer is not sure what is covered.
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.
Fog lights cause both fog and head lights to burn out when used. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
While driving engine check light will come on. Then, had taken to dealer where they had replaced it. Few months later, had happened again while driving. Engine check light came on brigther. Then stalled, and vehicle caught on fire. Please provide more information.
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The intake pan gasket failed causing leakage.
While driving on the interstate noticed a foul smell, which seemed to be plastic burning. Consumer cut the air conditioning off, suddenly clouds of smoke poured from under the engine. Consumer pulled over to discover there was a fire coming from under the hood. Also, cruise control and ABS have stopped working, and all 4 tires had to be replaced after 15000 miles. *ak
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.
Horn will not work. Dealer cannot fix it.
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