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1999 Dodge RAM 2500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 275.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

176 reports with mileage · 137 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

19 crash reports2 fire reports12 injury reports

Tires complaints

13 reports
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63,000 miles · Sep 18, 2006
Engine And Engine CoolingPower TrainService Brakes, Hydraulic

FROM THE FIRST 6000 MILES-3 INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS, NEW TIRES, BLOW OUT & DAMAGED TRUCK, BRAKES ,CALIPERS AND ROTORS BAD,TRANSMISSION NOT RIGHT, STEERING NOT RIGHT TWO REAR AXLE SEALS BLOWN, NEW ENGINE AT 63,000. IT IS NOW BLOWN (WE BELIEVE, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM & TORQUE CONVERTER SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOR THE START). WE H…

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FROM THE FIRST 6000 MILES-3 INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKETS, NEW TIRES, BLOW OUT & DAMAGED TRUCK, BRAKES ,CALIPERS AND ROTORS BAD,TRANSMISSION NOT RIGHT, STEERING NOT RIGHT TWO REAR AXLE SEALS BLOWN, NEW ENGINE AT 63,000. IT IS NOW BLOWN (WE BELIEVE, THE COMPUTER SYSTEM & TORQUE CONVERTER SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED FOR THE START). WE HAVE ALL OUR PAPERWORK DEALERSHIP DOES NOT!!!!!!!! WARRANTY COMPANY DOES. WE MAINTAINED THIS TRUCK EXTREMELY WELL!!!!! WE BOUGHT A TOTAL PIECE OF JUNK. *NM

NHTSA ODI #10168547

149,950 miles · Jun 16, 2006
Tires

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE TO THE CONTACT. THE SPARE TIRE WAS ORIGINALLY LOCATED UNDER THE TRUCK'S BED. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ONLY PART REMAINING WAS THE FRAYED CABLE. THE…

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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE TO THE CONTACT. THE SPARE TIRE WAS ORIGINALLY LOCATED UNDER THE TRUCK'S BED. THE DEALERSHIP INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THE ONLY PART REMAINING WAS THE FRAYED CABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED HOWEVER THEY CANNOT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO SEE WHY THE CABLE WAS NOT INSPECTED DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT HAS TO BE INSPECTED ON A REGULAR BASIS. UPDATED 7/5/2006 - *NM

NHTSA ODI #10159995

78,000 miles · Oct 27, 2005
Tires

DT: TIRE WORE WITH ONLY ONLY 26,000 MILES ON THEM. PURCHASED THESE FROM SEARS. CONTACTED BRIDESTONE THEY HAD THE CONSUMER CONTACT SEARS WHO WOULD ONLY GIVE A DISCOUNT ON NEW TIRES. THE CONSUEMR HAD TO PURCHASE NEW TIRES ELSEWHERE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10134897

Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 2005
Tires

1999 DODGE 2500 LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT.*MR (DAYTON TIMBERLINE TIRE). *JB

NHTSA ODI #10137763

110,000 miles · Nov 3, 2004
Tires

CONSUMER STATED SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE. *AK THE CABLE HOLDING THE SPARE WAS FRAYED AND BROKE AND THE TIRE WAS GONE. (TIRE WINCH CABLE BROKE BY EXTENDED VIBRATION) *SC

NHTSA ODI #10094693

Mileage unknown · Oct 15, 2004
Tires

WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON AUGUST 31, 2004 FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW. ON SEPTEMBER 9, 2004 WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE RIGHT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. AS RESULT, THERE WAS A DAMAGE TO THE PASSENGER DOOR AND THE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, FOR OVER $2000. BRIDGESTONE, MODEL DUELER, AT 693 LT285/75R16, DOT#EJLFCCB190. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10091869

108,000 miles · Oct 22, 2003
Tires

SIDEWALL BLOWOUT AND TREAD SEPARATION ON FREEWAY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. *LA

NHTSA ODI #10043343

31,153 miles · Oct 1, 2003
Tires

PROBLEMS WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ON VEHICLE.*MR. THE OUTER STEEL BELT SEPARATED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE WHEN DRIVING AT 25 TO 35 MPH. THE CONSUMER REPLACED ALL THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10042529

31,153 miles · Sep 23, 2003
Tires

THE OUTER BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. *PH WHEN OPERATING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A VIBRATION WHEN TRAVELING 25 TO 35 MPH. ALL FOUR TIRES HAD EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE. THE CONSUMER HAS THE TIRES FOR REVIEW. *PH *JB

NHTSA ODI #10040398

Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2003
Tires

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 40MPH AND NO WARNING THE SPARE TIRE FELL OFF THE BOTTOM OF VEHICLE BECAUSE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE SNAPPED. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10022127

Official recalls

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No recalls in this snapshot.

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NHTSA investigations

1

PE99069 · Oversensitive Steering

Opened Nov 8, 1999 · Closed Mar 27, 2000

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering

ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.Complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.They further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle wondering back and forth and being difficult to maintain in its lane.The majority of the complaints are on vehicles which are equipped with the V-10 or diesel engine.A preliminary evaluation will be conducted to assess the safety aspects of this matter.