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Dodge RAM 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Dodge RAM: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

366Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
9Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
61Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes94 complaints

94 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V185000.

Power Train55 complaints

55 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 99V115000, 99V190000.

Engine45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering44 complaints

44 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags40 complaints

40 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V153000.

Suspension38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V119000.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 99V034000, 99V044000.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing10 complaints

10 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V107000.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages7 complaints

7 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V040000.

Equipment6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V107000Reported April 11, 2000 - 357,000 vehicles potentially affected

Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 357,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V040000Reported February 12, 2001 - 701,000 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 701,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V119000Reported April 11, 2001 - 161,682 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 161,682 vehicles across all affected models.

01V153000Reported May 8, 2001 - 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 216,100 vehicles across all affected models.

04V185000Reported April 12, 2004 - 44,588 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 44,588 vehicles across all affected models.

99V034000Reported February 24, 1999 - 45 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 45 vehicles across all affected models.

99V044000Reported March 11, 1999 - 45 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 45 vehicles across all affected models.

99V115000Reported May 6, 1999 - 8,883 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 8,883 vehicles across all affected models.

99V190000Reported July 16, 1999 - 8,378 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 8,378 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19981
199981
2000109
200162
200252
200316
200419
200510
20061
20075
20081
20091
20102
20114
20121
20221
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.