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1999 Dodge RAM 3500 problems

The most common problem on the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 is transmission and drivetrain, typically around 77,425 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical RAM 3500 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
104
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
16
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

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Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500

Pulling 7Brake failure 6ABS 5Headlights 5

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Defect investigations

Tire valveOpened June 3, 2002, closed October 1, 2002

PE02049

Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 16

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 29, 2019 · Body · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the dashboard began to fracture and was currently in several pieces. The contact called I-10 mac haik dodge chrysler (located at 12111 katy fwy, houston, tx 77079, 713‑538‑2700) and was informed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that there was no recall for the failure. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2019 · Body · 240,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the spare tire cables underneath the vehicle were rusted. The failure prevented the contact from placing the tire back in the spare tire compartment, as it could fall while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2018 · Airbags · 196,000 miles · VT · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. While the contact's spouse was driving 30 MPH, she turned a corner and crashed into a band of trees that were covering the road. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The contact called goss dodge chrysler at (802) 658-0120 (located at 1485 shelburne rd, south burlington, vt 05403), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 196,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2017 · Locks · 220,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. While driving 45 MPH, the hood opened independently without warning. The vehicle was pulled over to a shoulder lane so that the contact could close the hood. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (flemington chrysler jeep dodge ram (204 routes 202-31n. Flemington, nj 08822) confirmed that there were no open recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

Filed May 7, 2017 · FL

Dash is no good breaking up if airbag is inflated the parts of dash would put out your eyes could even do more all the dodge dashes are breaking they need to be fixed.

Filed Jul 13, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 168,000 miles · AZ

Ever since we purchased the truck used from dodge dealer in tucson arizona we have had concerns with suspension and steering of the truck. When driving the truck steering is bouncy and unstable. We thought it was alignment so we took it in and truck continues the same. When pulling out 34' 5th wheel steering is very shaky and vibrates a lot. After years of bringing up concern with dodge dealer we took to another shop where they gave us a huge list of things needing too get fixed. We went back to dodge dealer where they gave us a 2nd opinion and came up with additional concerns with truck. We have changed shocks, struts, be all joints and other things with the suspension and truck continues to run the same way. But recently we got brakes, drums, and master cylinder since we ran out of brakes while pulling out 34' 5th wheel. All this things were recommended so that the truck would run well. We have spent thousands of dollars and issue is still unresolved. We would like someone to help us since all the recommended repairs have been done and still having same problem. We travel quite a bit with our animals and would hate to have a deadly accident due to truck problems. Please let us know what would be the best step to repairing our truck to safe conditions. Steering shaky and brakes failure even after all recommended repairs. Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 6, 2016 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · NJ

I just got the truck and have had brakes act funny front brakes some times lock up pulls to the right, acts like your on ice, and some times like you step on a brick so I look it up on the internet to see they have had this going on from 1997 to today all the same things not 100 but 10000s of complaints about the same thing why has there not been a recall on this plus I have read of 100s having accidents when this happens I believe this is a ABS issue for a long time with all dodge trucks 1500,2500 3500, pickups I have look at the brake system but don't see why this is going on I have had this go on at all speeds 15 to 65 it comes and go's

Filed Mar 4, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 147,000 miles · NJ

Runs out of fuel at 1/4 tank,breaks act like front breaks or on ice when coming to stop dry road , cruse control dont work with vacuum leak

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Lights · 288,000 miles · MN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the park lamps, fog lights, exterior roof lights and the tail lights failed. The contact stated that while attempting to replace the headlamp switch, he noticed that the switch and wiring harness had melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 99v024000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 288,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Steering · 149,312 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 dodge ram 3500. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the left. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the power steering and brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a retaining wall. The air bags deployed, knocking the contact unconscious. The contact sustained lacerations to the nose and face, a concussion, bruising of the left shoulder, a head injury and a wrist injury that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 149,312.

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Questions about the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500

Is the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?

Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500, fewer than a typical RAM 3500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 22 complaints, typically around 77,425 miles. Next is body (18).

How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have bad transmission?

The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2004 (64 complaints), 2005 (32 complaints) and 2012 (28 complaints).

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