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1999 Dodge RAM 1500 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Structure — runs 6.4× the fleet median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.
610Complaints
1Recalls
64Crashes
19Fires
49Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Structure (34.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Structure complaints here are 6.4× the median for that category across the 1176 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Structure210 · 34.4%not available
Air Bags:frontal42 · 6.9%not available
Power Train:automatic Transmission33 · 5.4%not available
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip22 · 3.6%not available
Structure:body22 · 3.6%not available
Air Bags21 · 3.4%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE210 · 34.4%
Unspecified / other51 · 8.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY22 · 3.6%
AIR BAGS21 · 3.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 3%
STEERING14 · 2.3%
SUSPENSION13 · 2.1%

Percentages are the share of the 610 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 1 campaign

Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA campaign 06E024000 · 2006 · reported 03/15/2006

A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“MY DODGE PICKUP HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO TRY TO FIX A REPETITIVE PROBLEM WITH MY FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKES. ONE PAD…”NHTSA complaint 10000379 — filed 12/26/2002 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAD BROKEN, AND CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OFF OF THE ROAD. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. THE…”NHTSA complaint 8023716 — filed 12/04/2002 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
“WHILE PULLING OUT OF A DRIVE WAY WITH STEERING WHEEL SLIGHTLY TURNED. CONSUMER STATES' THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME VERY STIFF. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN…”NHTSA complaint 8023120 — filed 11/21/2002 · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500?

Structure issues are the most-reported category, cited in 210 of 610 NHTSA complaints (34.4%), followed by unspecified/other issues (51), air bags:frontal (42), power train:automatic transmission (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 have?

610 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 64 involved a crash, 19 involved a fire, and 49 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 06E024000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.