1999 Dodge RAM 2500: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 18, 2020 · Electrical · 114,705 miles · CA

The dashboard has disintegrated causing exposure too wiring, intermittent diagnosed and undiagnosed problematic wiring issues with intermittent 'no bus' causing loss of power on freeway. Dealer unable or unwilling to further diagnose issue unless entire dashboard plastic is replaced unfortunately it is the same plastic that numerous people according to dealer and according to several internet searches that the dashboard plastic was not manufactured properly causing physical, emotional and financial harm to tens of thousands of dodge /chrysler owners. When my truck lost all power I was driving in fast lane of fwy. All power was gone including brakes and steering. Had to use muscle power to steer and let vehicle slow enough to use force to brake. Multiple people have informed the federal safety agency in regards to the dashboard. The federal safety agency would only investigate if I had died.

Filed Jan 14, 2009 · Fuel system · 137,000 miles · OR

Fuel injector pump failed just before entering the freeway, was towing stock trailer when I lost all power. Had to have the 1999 dodge 2500 diesel towed along with the stock trailer, the cost is $3150.00 for the fuel injector and $124.00 for towing. I searched the internet and found numerous complaints on this same issue and not only on the 1999 model, so I called dodge to find out if there was a recall issued, the answer was no! I believe this is a safety issue especially when you loose all power, we were lucky that we had not entered the freeway yet we were still on the on-ramp and it was not safe with the 18-wheelers and other vehicles increasing their speed to enter the freeway. I believe the manufacture should be responsible for the cost not me.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Fuel system · 136,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. While driving 60 MPH, the engine lost all power. The power steering and brakes completely failed. The vehicle eventually stopped on its own without a crash. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop where it was discovered that the fuel pump and injection pump needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · AZ

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55mph, the fuel pump and lifter failed. As a result of the failure, the vehicle lost all power. The vehicle was pulled safely to the side of the road. It was towed to the residence of the contact and no repairs were made.

Filed Jan 2, 2006 · Fuel system · 126,560 miles · MO

While traveling down a city street in heavy mid-day traffic, my 1999 dodge ram 2500 4x4 pick-up truck stopped running. I had no warning. One second the vehicle was running fine and the next second it was dead. Since it is a cummins turbo diesel equipped truck, I lost power steering and power brake assist. Luckily, I was able to wrestle the steering wheel and guide the truck into a mostly empty parking lot with the vehicle's momentum. I had to apply great force to the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. My biggest concern is, if my wife had been driving instead of me, the loss of power steering and brake assist would have greatly enhanced the chance of a crash and/or personal injury. The problem which caused the engine to stop running turned out to be the inoperative bosch vp-44 injection pump. A re-manufactured pump is the only form of repair available for these vehicles. After much internet research, I have found that the vp-44 injection pump is notoriously unreliable and extremely failure-prone. I feel that daimler-chrysler should be held responsible for repairing these vehicles with a more reliable injection pump and/or refunding money spent by owners on repairing this issue. This is a very serious safety issue that the federal safety agency should become involved in.

Filed Jul 29, 2004 · Fuel system · 105,000 miles · WY

Engine quit working due to lack of fuel. When this occurred vehicle stalled. This caused loss of power brakes and steering. This failure occurred due to fuel pump failure. Dealership replaced fuel pump 3 times.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Fuel system · 57,000 miles · IN

I have a 1999 dodge ram 2500 with a 5.9l engine. It has 57000 miles on it. For the third time in 3 years it has developed an intake manifold leak. This causes it to lose power at highway speeds and consume oil. This problem occurred at 35000, 47000 and 57000 miles. Chrysler paid for the first 2 repairs but will not pay for this one or any others that may occur. Many owners of these trucks with this motor have informed me that they have had similar problems yet everyone associated with chrysler continues to tell me that it is not a common problem. I'm looking for help in pressuring chrysler to take care of this common problem. Thank you

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Fuel system · 42,000 miles · WA

Dodge ram lift pump failures failure of fuel system fuel oil transfer pump (lift pump) leads to immediate engine stalling. When towing (as which truck is designed for), upon engine shutdown at hwy speeds, immediate loss of power brake and steering performance. This leads to loss of control of trailer and/or load. Property damage and fatalities would be dependent upon drivers experience level while towing. Mfg (damilerchysler) knows of the problem, in some cases will replace pump dependent upon detailed proof from vehicle owner. Not all dealers following company policy and is will actually flat refuse to address that a problem exists, even though the mfc has issued a tech service bulletin (tsb).

Filed Jun 25, 2000 · Engine · OH

Engine #1(3884 miles) we had only had the truck for two months, had not even made the second payment. We were 75 miles from home pulling our 21 foot boat when the first incident occurred. It was only the second time we had used the truck to pull--which is why we bought the v10 . A piece of the block came off and locked up the oil pump. We were without our truck for three weeks while the dealership tore down the engine to determine the problem and wait for chrysler to decide the best remedy which was a brand new 1999 engine. Chrysler wanted to ship a 2000 engine but it would not bolt up. Our summer was ruined & we did not pull anything again until this year. Engine #2(16,397 miles on truck but only 12,513 miles on this engine). On june 11, 2000, the second time to pull this year, we left on vacation pulling our 23 foot ultra lite pull behind camper. On monday, june 12, 2000, 250 miles from home, the engine started knocking. This time, it had thrown a rod. Our vacation was ruined. The truck was down for two weeks and we were stranded, unable to take our rental car out of state. Chrysler sent a rebuilt engine this time. Engine #3(16,462 miles on the truck but only 65 miles on this engine). We picked up the truck june 23, 2000 after the service people put it through a 24 mile test drive. We drove 41 miles pulling our camper and as we started up a long 5% incline, it began to lose power. About 1/4 mile up the hill, with the gas pedal on the floor, it had dropped to 30 MPH--no power--so we pulled off of the road & stopped. Stranded once again, we called chrysler. After three hours, we were finally rescued. It was taken to a dealer and determined at the present time to have "internal problems". We are once again without our truck. It is not even one year old.