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1999 Dodge Ram fuel system problems

13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 115,000.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
115,000
crashes
0
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Storage: tank assembly
    3
  • Delivery
    3
  • Storage: fuel gauge system
    2
  • Delivery: fuel pump
    2
  • Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k
200k+

Dodge Ram fuel system problems in other years

19901995200020052010

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Dodge Ram fuel system

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fuel pump 6

Related recalls

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsReported March 11, 1999 · 45 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vans and wagons equipped with compressed natural gas (cng). The fuel hose that connects the left and right fuel rails may shrink and leak fuel if exposed to high engine operating temperatures.
Risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly.

Recall number 99V044000 · Recall details

Fuel system, other: storage: tank assemblyReported February 24, 1999 · 45 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: vans equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks. Incorrect fuel tank straps were installed on the small fuel tank. As a result, the fuel tank may not be securely attached to the vehicle.
Risk
The fuel tank could move increasing the risk of a fire and/or explosion.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the mounting straps for the small fuel tank.

Recall number 99V034000 · Recall details

What 1999 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 17, 2022 · Fuel system · 180,000 miles · CO

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated he noticed a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle and the gasoline was leaking from the fuel pump. The contact stated he diagnosed the failure himself and noticed the rubber cap was defective. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact stated he replaced several different rubber caps but none rectified the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the part could not be sold. The failure mileage was 180,000

Filed Apr 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram . The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned, on there was a very strong fuel odor. The contact noticed that there was fuel leaking from the fuel hose that connected between the left and right fuel injector rails. . The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated that the entire fuel assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available the failure and the current mileage was 115,000. Updated 07/05/12*lj the consumer stated fuel was landing on the manifold which quickly heated up. The consumer contacted chrysler and was informed there was no replacement hose and he would have to purchase both rails with the hose installed for almost $500. Updated 07/10/12

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · TX

Repaired fuel injection system and charged me part of that which I assumed was covered under warranty seat belt has not been repaired they say it is not their problem but according to the federal safety agency, belts are manufacturer?s problem. Transmission: we were in traffic in march in houston tx when transmission decided not to work properly. Downshifting in traffic nearly causing a major accident .the dodge place said it was the valve body which was not the problem at the time the band needed adjusting which cost $87.00 and they said it would cost 1300.00 to fix I pulled into traffic and it did it again 7 months later it is out of warranty so tried to remedy problem & ourself could not do. Called dodge corp. And was told to take to dealership to see if they could help us financially fix this. We did they said they would except $200. I said ok fix the problem then they called back and said since somebody else had put parts on it they would not fix it. I told them that before they started. So go figure. I consider this a safety issue just because of it down shifting in traffic alone but to no avail

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Fuel system, Transmission · 108,613 miles · AR

Fuel pump quit working.had to put a new injector pump on. Transmission has a cracked tail shaft adaptor. These are both unusual things to normally happen. Although the truck is out of warranty this time, I feel that this is the fault of the vehicle and was most likely a defect from the beginning. A hairline crack was discovered at a place where it could not have normally been damaged.

Filed Feb 20, 2003 · Fuel system · 60,000 miles · OR

The fuel gauge did not give a correct reading.*jb

Filed Mar 10, 2002 · Fuel system · ND

Informed by other cummins diesel owners , and chrysler technition, that pump failure is not a question of if, but a matter of time. Owners have to install extra guages & equip to monitor a manufacturers weak link ,at no small expense.

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

While applying brakes at any speed and without warning vehicle will pull to left until release of brake pedal. *ak consumer states vehicle will pull to the left when braking and will drift to the right on freeway and brakes are squeaky when braking on stop, dealer replaced calipers, turned rotors and changed brakes, dealer found steering wheel off center, dealer has replaced upper and lower control arms, dealer has adjusted the front end and replaced the rims and tires, vehicle experiences lack of power and engine light has illuminated, vehicle idles high and is experiencing poor fuel economy, when driving on freeway it gets max of 14.5 mpg, smoke also comes out of the exhaust, left side electric mirror glass had fogged, left seat bottom loose, one missing bolt found, left seat trim bezel keeps miming loose won?t stay in seat for seat belt on seat back. Dealer stated that the 2002 models do not have vibration problems due to the suspension being changed to independent.

Filed Feb 19, 2002 · Fuel system · TX · fire

While traveling on a side road and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Was able to coast car to a parking lot, consumer opened door and vehicle was on fire, dealership was aware of problem. *ak consumer stated that fire started at fuel pump area and spread.

Filed Jul 26, 2001 · Fuel system · CA

Plastic gas tank is rubbing, causing squeaking noise. Dealer was supposed to have district representative contact, which never happened. Truck has been in shop 6 times for problem.

Filed Aug 21, 2000 · Fuel system · MN

Fuel line breaks at the connection to the fuel pump. When it breaks engine keeps running. But when it breaks, it shoots gas over engine block, consumer felt this could cause a fire.

Questions about the 1999 Dodge Ram fuel system

Does the 1999 Dodge Ram have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 1999 Dodge Ram, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Ram fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 115,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Ram fuel system?

Yes, 2 recalls: 99V044000, 99V034000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Ram have the most fuel system problems?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1994 (40 complaints), 1995 (38 complaints) and 1996 (37 complaints).

Other 1999 Dodge Ram problems

Brakes 82Transmission 53Airbags 40Steering 40Engine 38Suspension 36Tires 20Body 17Electrical 17Seat belts 15Visibility 12Acceleration 11Lights 9Locks 7Seats 4Wheels 3

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