Major Problems with 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 1999 Dodge Ram 3500

1999 Dodge Ram 3500 FRONT UNDERHOOD Victims: 1

1999 Dodge Ram 3500 STEERING Victims: 1 Mileage: 149312 miles

Browse 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 complaints by category

Problems with MANUAL TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURE and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 3500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN the 5th gear in the transmission has a retaining nut that backs off and allows the 5th gear assembly to...	11 ~ 41124 miles
STRUCTURE while driving at any speed and without warning applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right....	11 ~ 92659 miles
STEERING while driving steering system malfunctioned causing front wheels to drop which almost caused a crash. please provide further information. *ak...	9 ~ 63691 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission slipping fm dt of purchase. requested trans.inspection aug 3 2000 dealer did. sept 27 2000 trans failure dealer rebuilt....	6 ~ 16833 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER no summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak...	6
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brakes hit to avoid collision. after which abs light and brake lit on dash board. feeser dodge in henderson nc...	5
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1999 dodge ram 3500 cummins vp44 failure in the middle of traffic no brakes or steering truck has 60000 miles.	4 ~ 93094 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 1999 dodge ram 3500. front end steering failure death wobble $550 repair ac evaporator $800 repair presently engine control module...	4 ~ 66075 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving at about 45 mph vehicle will go into cruise control without consumer even touching the cruise control switch....	4 ~ 36750 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING front brake pads were replaced at 11 000 miles to stop the severe pulling when the brakes were applied---"lockup" started...	4 ~ 55500 miles
SERVICE BRAKES runs out of fuel at 1/4 tank breaks act like front breaks or on ice when coming to stop dry	3 ~ 154000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE we own a dodge ram 3500 diesel truck. the transfer pump has quit working twice now. this time it dies...	3 ~ 83404 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer was traveling on a country road and fell asleep at wheel and vehicle ran off road. vehicle was still...	3 ~ 13333 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN transmission malfunctioned in 5 gear. consumer has to stay at 55 mph this was 3rd time this happened.*ak when transmission	3 ~ 76667 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while driving at any speed and without warning applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right....	3 ~ 24667 miles
SUSPENSION vehicle has excessive road wander also noted by other roadtrek owners. chrysler is reported to be aware of the problem	3 ~ 56000 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intermittently brakes lock up whith light pressure. one dealer has duplicated problem but could not repair it. *ak the master...	3
SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the front passenger seat belt does not retract...	2 ~ 177000 miles
TIRES tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. the vehicle has yokohama all season radial tires size 215/85/r16 (na). while...	2 ~ 139922 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. the vehicle has yokohama all season radial tires size 215/85/r16 (na). while...	2 ~ 139922 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while the vehicle was parked the consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the	2
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 1999 dodge ram 3500. front end steering failure death wobble $550 repair ac evaporator $800 repair presently engine control module...	2 ~ 57500 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM we own a dodge ram 3500 diesel truck. the transfer pump has quit working twice now. this time it dies...	2 ~ 34 miles
AIR BAGS a part on the air bag in steering wheel which i believe is called the "clock spring" has been recalled...	2 ~ 98000 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC brake pedal goes to the floor when braking. *ak brake lines wear on the frame until they rupture there is	2 ~ 57500 miles
SEATS while driving at any speed and without warning applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right....	2 ~ 35000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer notice while getting out of vehicle anti freez smell consumer look under vehicle and notice a crack in the	2 ~ 56000 miles
TRAILER HITCHES consumer replaced recall component prior to recall notification (00v-107) trailer hitch owner is requesting reimbursement of the replacement hitch. *mjs...	2
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the spare tire cables underneath the vehicle...	1 ~ 240000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. while driving 45 mph the hood opened independently without warning. the...	1 ~ 220000 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM runs out of fuel at 1/4 tank breaks act like front breaks or on ice when coming to stop dry	1 ~ 147000 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph the park...	1 ~ 288000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 35000. the contact stated that the headlights would flicker on and off then...	1 ~ 292000 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the vehicle engine stalled. the problem occurred mostly when the vehicle went over a bump in...	1 ~ 140143 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER was driving west on i-44 and the engine began to stall and lose power. i was at a half tank...	1 ~ 124957 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL two primary safety related issues and many less important quality issues have plagued this vehicle. the problems began to mount...	1 ~ 115000 miles
EQUIPMENT traveling at freeway speed vehicle engine began to surge 200 to 500 rpm. took to chrys garage and found "intermit...	1
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT traveling at freeway speed vehicle engine began to surge 200 to 500 rpm. took to chrys garage and found "intermit...	1
LINKAGES > STEERING 1999 dodge ram 3500. front end steering failure death wobble $550 repair ac evaporator $800 repair presently engine control module...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > TAILGATE > BODY 1999 dodge ram 3500. front end steering failure death wobble $550 repair ac evaporator $800 repair presently engine control module...	1
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION left front wheel hub assembly was defective and consumer was unable to drive vehicle. consumer contacted the dealer who informed	1 ~ 109000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN consumer stated while traveling 60 mph an animal jumped into the road and consumer's vehicle swerved off the road onto...	1 ~ 63000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE consumer stated while traveling 60 mph an animal jumped into the road and consumer's vehicle swerved off the road onto...	1 ~ 63000 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY the driver and passenger side doors have cracks in the bolt that holds the door unto the structure of the...	1
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN defective lift pump in motor - should be at 12% and dodge lowered the standard to 7% because they know	1 ~ 30000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving the dashboard caught on fire and melted all the wiring under the dash. the cause of the fire	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM night time driving when switching from hi beam to low beam all headlights turned off and the hi beam had...	1 ~ 120000 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM while replacing negative battery cable to negative post a direct charge occurred. dealer notified. *ak the consumer stated that the	1
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving about 50 mph keeper ring broke. shaft that goes through brake and clutch pedals came out. this caused	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle was coming to a stop and upper ball joint on the left side popped out. it felt like vehicle...	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT vehicle was coming to a stop and upper ball joint on the left side popped out. it felt like vehicle...	1
MULTI PIECE > WHEELS lugs: nuts on right front tire came loose while vehicle was in operation at 65 mph resulting in severe vibration....	1
FRONT > SUSPENSION vehicle would wander and it was difficult to maintain a straight line while driving at any speed. dealership has examined...	1
CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG vehicle would wander and it was difficult to maintain a straight line while driving at any speed. dealership has examined...	1
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS almost impossible to drive. the brake caliper were not properly attached. bad ball joints which had to be replace....	1
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION almost impossible to drive. the brake caliper were not properly attached. bad ball joints which had to be replace....	1
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving wheels on front passenger's side locked up and sheared off. this happened while driving about 70 mph. before...	1
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and was talking on cell phone. he dropped it and when he lifted his...	1
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS the tire studs have broken or sheared off many times dealer thinks this is because of over-torquing them. *slc...	1
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at any speed and without warning applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right....	1
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING while driving at any speed and without warning applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right....	1
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION vehicle was in the park gear with the engine running when it popped out of the park into drive by...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belts on driver's side and passenger's side lock up while vehicle is in motion. occupants are unable to unlatch	1
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC intermittently while braking vehicle pulls to the right unexpectedly which may cause a crash. dealer replaced brake calipers and turned	1
VISIBILITY front brake pads were replaced at 11 000 miles to stop the severe pulling when the brakes were applied---"lockup" started...	1
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS consumer stated as a result of an rear ended collision driver seat broke. this caused the consumer to lay backwards.	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY the vehicle experienced a problem with the seat base. the van was equipped with handicapped equipment. provide further details.... *jb...	1 ~ 70000 miles
PADS > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR front brake pads were replaced at 11 000 miles to stop the severe pulling when the brakes were applied---"lockup" started...	1

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