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1999 Dodge Ram transmission problems

53 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,980. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
53
of this car's complaints
14%
typical mileage
73,980
crashes
2
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    23
  • Manual transmission
    4
  • Axle assembly
    4
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    3
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    3
  • Driveline: differential unit
    2
  • Automatic transmission: torque converter
    2
  • Manual transmission: column shift assembly
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Ram transmission problems in other years

19901995200020052010

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Dodge Ram transmission

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

Jerking 8Transmission failure 7Slipping 5

Related recalls

Power train: clutch assemblyReported July 16, 1999 · 8,378 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and manual transmissions. The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. It is possible to exceed the melting temperature of the clutch line material.
Risk
If the line melts, hydraulic fluid can leak onto the vehicle exhaust and cause an underbody fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.

Recall number 99V190000 · Recall details

Power train: clutch assemblyReported May 6, 1999 · 8,883 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
Risk
The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.

Recall number 99V115000 · Recall details

What 1999 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 24, 2005 · Transmission · NY · 1 injury

1999 dodge ram rolled backwards into a pond when the transmission was released from park.*mr the consumer 2 year old son released the vehicle from park with the engine still running. The consumer was injured. The transaxle ignition interlock system was not working as it was designed to.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Transmission · WY

While driving approximately 65 MPH on an interstate a loud noise came from engine. Suddenly the vehicle lost power to accelerate. There were no injuries. When vehicle was taken to dealer for service the cause was determined to be the torque converter.

Filed Nov 9, 2004 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · SC

While driving 60 MPH the transmission failed without warning. The transmission pump malfunctioned and all parts had to be replaced. *jb common problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 134 miles · WI

The differential went out at 134 miles and again at 28,000 miles, I was on a third differential. At 46,000 miles the truck is whing and howling again and ready for a fourth differential. At 28,000 mile the windshield was fixed for a third time to finally stop it from leaking. The windshield repair started at 24 miles.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 73,980 miles · MO

This 1999 dodge ram was sold to me by ozark dodge in ozark, mo. This vehicle is a replacement for a 2001 that was a mechanical disaster. I had asked when I decided to accept their offer on the 1999 that they would do the following: change all fluids, alignment,and thoroughly go through this truck. 3 mos after the initial purchase I began having transmission problems. The transmission would slip and hunt for gears. I took it to aurora dodge in aurora, mo. For the warranty repairs and they told me all repairs had been completed. There was also a note on the service order that the fluid had been previously poorly serviced. Which tells me that ozark dodge didn't do a dam thing to this truck before they gave it to me to drive away!! I took the truck home and shortly thereafter (8 days) it began slipping and hunting for gears again. I have it in the shop for repairs again this will be it's 2nd visit to the shop for this.!! I cannot find anyone to help me to resolve this matter, I have called chrysler customer service and other numbers that they had given me and to no avail. This is the 2nd piece of chrysler ?!@#$% they have given me. This has to end now!!! I am requesting that if this problem cannot be repaired that the original dealership that sold it to me (ozark dodge be responsible for ordering me a brand new truck with the same options on it with a standard transmission instead of an automatic trans. I have all paperwork dating back to the purchase of the 2001 that they sold me knowing that it was not road ready and a hazard to whom ever drove it!!!

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Transmission · 81,281 miles · ID

Transmission: dodges computer controls the torque converter for emissions and for gas mileage. After following dodges spects on service for the truck and no abuse to the truck we still loss the torque converter which than destroyed the transmission. Steering: at 30000 miles the seals in the steering gear box went out. At 81000 after repair earlier the shaft and seal went out and the gear box had to be replaced. Both problem we have been told are problem dodge will not take responsibilty for but happen with most of this models trucks.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 62,847 miles · CA

It's been driving without problems, but all of a sudden, the check engine light came up. Computer diagnostic told a problem on transmission/speed checking sensor. Upon further check at the repair shop, they found a lot of small metal debris around the speed checking sensor inside the transmission. Now transmission needs to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 49,595 miles · OH

Transmission slipping and not shifting right. In traffic decides to down shift by itself.

Questions about the 1999 Dodge Ram transmission

Does the 1999 Dodge Ram have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the transmission of the 1999 Dodge Ram, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Ram transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,980 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Ram transmission?

Yes, 2 recalls: 99V190000, 99V115000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Ram have bad transmission?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most transmission complaints are 1996 (135 complaints), 1995 (91 complaints) and 1998 (80 complaints).

Other 1999 Dodge Ram problems

Brakes 82Airbags 40Steering 40Engine 38Suspension 36Tires 20Body 17Electrical 17Seat belts 15Fuel system 13Visibility 12Acceleration 11Lights 9Locks 7Seats 4Wheels 3

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