FaultScore report
Owners have filed 146 complaints about the 1999 Dodge RAM 3500 with NHTSA between 1999 and 2019. The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain. Across this model's run it ranks 17 of 20 worst.
FaultScore 41/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Dodge RAM 3500.
How this is worked out146
Complaints
11
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1 complaint reports a death.
115,000 mi
Median mileage at failure
Half of reported failures happened before this
5%
Failed under 36,000 miles
Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
Click any bar to open that year's report.
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Median failure at 138,500 miles
3 crashes, 0 fires · median 118,000 mi
1 crashes, 2 fires · median 60,034 mi
Median failure at 70,000 miles
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 147,000 mi
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 70,000 mi
Median failure at 177,000 miles
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 290,000 mi
Median failure at 139,922 miles
0 crashes, 1 fires
Median failure at 220,000 miles
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
TIRE VALVE
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE TURNED A CORNER AND CRASHED INTO A BAND OF TREES THAT WERE COVERING THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED GOSS DODGE CHRYSLER AT (802) 658-0120 (LOCATED AT 1485 SHELBURNE RD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
NHTSA complaint #11121037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE PARK LAMPS, FOG LIGHTS, EXTERIOR ROOF LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH, HE NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 288,000.
NHTSA complaint #10810660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
07/21/2015 VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY VEERED RIGHT LEAVING HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A CRASH
NHTSA complaint #10744173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND CRASHED INTO A RETAINING WALL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, KNOCKING THE CONTACT UNCONSCIOUS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE NOSE AND FACE, A CONCUSSION, BRUISING OF THE LEFT SHOULDER, A HEAD INJURY AND A WRIST INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,312.
NHTSA complaint #10744252 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING UPHILL PULLING A TOW TRAILER, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES BUT THEY FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARD AND THE TOW TRAILER JACK KNIFED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT WAS THEN ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10381293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED OFF, SMOKE ENGULFED THE FRONT-END OF THE VEHICLE. HE NOTICED A SMALL ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE OCCURRED THE SECOND TIME. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL FACILITY, AND HE WAS ADVISED THAT THE REPAIR COST APPROXIMATELY $1,000. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 230,000. UPDATED 12/18/09 *CN THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE FAILED TWICE. THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A RECALL. THE CLUTCH LINE FAILED A SECOND TIME BECAUSE A PLASTIC PRESSURE LINE WAS USED. UPDATED 12/22/09 UPDATED 02/1710 *BF THE HYDRAULIC LINE FROM THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER TO THE CLUTCH SLAVE DEVELOPED A HOLE. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO FLAMMABLE LIQUID LEAKING ONTO THE FIREWALL AND EXHAUST. THE CONSUMER LEARNED THAT A STEEL LINE WAS NOW BEING USED WITH A HEATED SHIELD. UPDATED 02/19/10
NHTSA complaint #10291998 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO FRACTURE AND WAS CURRENTLY IN SEVERAL PIECES. THE CONTACT CALLED I-10 MAC HAIK DODGE CHRYSLER (LOCATED AT 12111 KATY FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77079, 713-538-2700) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11276861 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLES UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WERE RUSTED. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM PLACING THE TIRE BACK IN THE SPARE TIRE COMPARTMENT, AS IT COULD FALL WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
NHTSA complaint #11175715 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE WAS DRIVING 30 MPH, SHE TURNED A CORNER AND CRASHED INTO A BAND OF TREES THAT WERE COVERING THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED GOSS DODGE CHRYSLER AT (802) 658-0120 (LOCATED AT 1485 SHELBURNE RD, SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT 05403), BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.
NHTSA complaint #11121037 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HOOD OPENED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO A SHOULDER LANE SO THAT THE CONTACT COULD CLOSE THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (FLEMINGTON CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (204 ROUTES 202-31N. FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822) CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO OPEN RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 220,000.
NHTSA complaint #11030801 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH IS NO GOOD BREAKING UP IF AIRBAG IS INFLATED THE PARTS OF DASH WOULD PUT OUT YOUR EYES COULD EVEN DO MORE ALL THE DODGE DASHES ARE BREAKING THEY NEED TO BE FIXED.
NHTSA complaint #10983902 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM DODGE DEALER IN TUCSON ARIZONA WE HAVE HAD CONCERNS WITH SUSPENSION AND STEERING OF THE TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK STEERING IS BOUNCY AND UNSTABLE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS ALIGNMENT SO WE TOOK IT IN AND TRUCK CONTINUES THE SAME. WHEN PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEEL STEERING IS VERY SHAKY AND VIBRATES A LOT. AFTER YEARS OF BRINGING UP CONCERN WITH DODGE DEALER WE TOOK TO ANOTHER SHOP WHERE THEY GAVE US A HUGE LIST OF THINGS NEEDING TOO GET FIXED. WE WENT BACK TO DODGE DEALER WHERE THEY GAVE US A 2ND OPINION AND CAME UP WITH ADDITIONAL CONCERNS WITH TRUCK. WE HAVE CHANGED SHOCKS, STRUTS, BE ALL JOINTS AND OTHER THINGS WITH THE SUSPENSION AND TRUCK CONTINUES TO RUN THE SAME WAY. BUT RECENTLY WE GOT BRAKES, DRUMS, AND MASTER CYLINDER SINCE WE RAN OUT OF BRAKES WHILE PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEEL. ALL THIS THINGS WERE RECOMMENDED SO THAT THE TRUCK WOULD RUN WELL. WE HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND ISSUE IS STILL UNRESOLVED. WE WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO HELP US SINCE ALL THE RECOMMENDED REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE AND STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. WE TRAVEL QUITE A BIT WITH OUR ANIMALS AND WOULD HATE TO HAVE A DEADLY ACCIDENT DUE TO TRUCK PROBLEMS. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST STEP TO REPAIRING OUR TRUCK TO SAFE CONDITIONS. STEERING SHAKY AND BRAKES FAILURE EVEN AFTER ALL RECOMMENDED REPAIRS. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10884638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SUSPENSION
EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM DODGE DEALER IN TUCSON ARIZONA WE HAVE HAD CONCERNS WITH SUSPENSION AND STEERING OF THE TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK STEERING IS BOUNCY AND UNSTABLE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS ALIGNMENT SO WE TOOK IT IN AND TRUCK CONTINUES THE SAME. WHEN PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEEL STEERING IS VERY SHAKY AND VIBRATES A LOT. AFTER YEARS OF BRINGING UP CONCERN WITH DODGE DEALER WE TOOK TO ANOTHER SHOP WHERE THEY GAVE US A HUGE LIST OF THINGS NEEDING TOO GET FIXED. WE WENT BACK TO DODGE DEALER WHERE THEY GAVE US A 2ND OPINION AND CAME UP WITH ADDITIONAL CONCERNS WITH TRUCK. WE HAVE CHANGED SHOCKS, STRUTS, BE ALL JOINTS AND OTHER THINGS WITH THE SUSPENSION AND TRUCK CONTINUES TO RUN THE SAME WAY. BUT RECENTLY WE GOT BRAKES, DRUMS, AND MASTER CYLINDER SINCE WE RAN OUT OF BRAKES WHILE PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEEL. ALL THIS THINGS WERE RECOMMENDED SO THAT THE TRUCK WOULD RUN WELL. WE HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND ISSUE IS STILL UNRESOLVED. WE WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO HELP US SINCE ALL THE RECOMMENDED REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE AND STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. WE TRAVEL QUITE A BIT WITH OUR ANIMALS AND WOULD HATE TO HAVE A DEADLY ACCIDENT DUE TO TRUCK PROBLEMS. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST STEP TO REPAIRING OUR TRUCK TO SAFE CONDITIONS. STEERING SHAKY AND BRAKES FAILURE EVEN AFTER ALL RECOMMENDED REPAIRS. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10884638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK USED FROM DODGE DEALER IN TUCSON ARIZONA WE HAVE HAD CONCERNS WITH SUSPENSION AND STEERING OF THE TRUCK. WHEN DRIVING THE TRUCK STEERING IS BOUNCY AND UNSTABLE. WE THOUGHT IT WAS ALIGNMENT SO WE TOOK IT IN AND TRUCK CONTINUES THE SAME. WHEN PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEEL STEERING IS VERY SHAKY AND VIBRATES A LOT. AFTER YEARS OF BRINGING UP CONCERN WITH DODGE DEALER WE TOOK TO ANOTHER SHOP WHERE THEY GAVE US A HUGE LIST OF THINGS NEEDING TOO GET FIXED. WE WENT BACK TO DODGE DEALER WHERE THEY GAVE US A 2ND OPINION AND CAME UP WITH ADDITIONAL CONCERNS WITH TRUCK. WE HAVE CHANGED SHOCKS, STRUTS, BE ALL JOINTS AND OTHER THINGS WITH THE SUSPENSION AND TRUCK CONTINUES TO RUN THE SAME WAY. BUT RECENTLY WE GOT BRAKES, DRUMS, AND MASTER CYLINDER SINCE WE RAN OUT OF BRAKES WHILE PULLING OUT 34' 5TH WHEEL. ALL THIS THINGS WERE RECOMMENDED SO THAT THE TRUCK WOULD RUN WELL. WE HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND ISSUE IS STILL UNRESOLVED. WE WOULD LIKE SOMEONE TO HELP US SINCE ALL THE RECOMMENDED REPAIRS HAVE BEEN DONE AND STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM. WE TRAVEL QUITE A BIT WITH OUR ANIMALS AND WOULD HATE TO HAVE A DEADLY ACCIDENT DUE TO TRUCK PROBLEMS. PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST STEP TO REPAIRING OUR TRUCK TO SAFE CONDITIONS. STEERING SHAKY AND BRAKES FAILURE EVEN AFTER ALL RECOMMENDED REPAIRS. THANK YOU [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10884638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
I JUST GOT THE TRUCK AND HAVE HAD BRAKES ACT FUNNY FRONT BRAKES SOME TIMES LOCK UP PULLS TO THE RIGHT, ACTS LIKE YOUR ON ICE, AND SOME TIMES LIKE YOU STEP ON A BRICK SO I LOOK IT UP ON THE INTERNET TO SEE THEY HAVE HAD THIS GOING ON FROM 1997 TO TODAY ALL THE SAME THINGS NOT 100 BUT 10000S OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL ON THIS PLUS I HAVE READ OF 100S HAVING ACCIDENTS WHEN THIS HAPPENS I BELIEVE THIS IS A ABS ISSUE FOR A LONG TIME WITH ALL DODGE TRUCKS 1500,2500 3500, PICKUPS I HAVE LOOK AT THE BRAKE SYSTEM BUT DON'T SEE WHY THIS IS GOING ON I HAVE HAD THIS GO ON AT ALL SPEEDS 15 TO 65 IT COMES AND GO'S
NHTSA complaint #10840144 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
RUNS OUT OF FUEL AT 1/4 TANK,BREAKS ACT LIKE FRONT BREAKS OR ON ICE WHEN COMING TO STOP DRY ROAD , CRUSE CONTROL DONT WORK WITH VACUUM LEAK
NHTSA complaint #10839982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES
RUNS OUT OF FUEL AT 1/4 TANK,BREAKS ACT LIKE FRONT BREAKS OR ON ICE WHEN COMING TO STOP DRY ROAD , CRUSE CONTROL DONT WORK WITH VACUUM LEAK
NHTSA complaint #10839982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
RUNS OUT OF FUEL AT 1/4 TANK,BREAKS ACT LIKE FRONT BREAKS OR ON ICE WHEN COMING TO STOP DRY ROAD , CRUSE CONTROL DONT WORK WITH VACUUM LEAK
NHTSA complaint #10839982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE PARK LAMPS, FOG LIGHTS, EXTERIOR ROOF LIGHTS AND THE TAIL LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH, HE NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 99V024000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 288,000.
NHTSA complaint #10810660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
07/21/2015 VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY VEERED RIGHT LEAVING HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A CRASH
NHTSA complaint #10744173 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND CRASHED INTO A RETAINING WALL. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, KNOCKING THE CONTACT UNCONSCIOUS. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE NOSE AND FACE, A CONCUSSION, BRUISING OF THE LEFT SHOULDER, A HEAD INJURY AND A WRIST INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,312.
NHTSA complaint #10744252 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500 EQUIPPED WITH BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL TIRES, SIZE: TA LT215/85/R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, SHE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC TO HAVE THE TIRES BALANCED BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES TREAD WAS SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 20,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 194,044. THE DOT NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10544925 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE
DASH BEGAN CRACKING IN 2003, AND HAS CONTINUED UNTIL NOW IT IS FALLING IN. I AM AFRAID THAT THE PIECES WILL CAUSE AN UNKNOWN HAZARD IN THE PARTS HOUSED UNDER THE DASH.
NHTSA complaint #10508389 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE
THE DASHBOARD ON MY RAM 3500 CRACKED AND IT IS FALLING THROUGH. THERE IS A POTENTIAL HAZARD WITH THE SMALL PLASTIC PIECES.
NHTSA complaint #10478375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND SHARP SHARDS WERE EXPOSED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 289,000. ...UPDATED 10/19/12
NHTSA complaint #10472909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MAIN ENGINE COMPUTER EXHIBITED A SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ENGAGE FULL THROTTLE WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 132,000.
NHTSA complaint #10440555 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED HE NOTICED THAT HIS DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN DIFFERENT AREAS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAD IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 74,000.
NHTSA complaint #10436587 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH BOARD HAS CRACKED, HOLES, SPLITTING. WORRIED THAT AIRBAG COULD DEPLOY NOTICED PROBLEM ABOUT 7 YEARS AGO -- BROUGHT TO DEALERS ATTENTION - BUT TOLD IT WAS COSMETIC -- WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT. IT WOULD COST ME $1500+ TO REPLACE.
NHTSA complaint #10423449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 290,000. UPDATED 11/17/11 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE DASHBOARD SUDDENLY COLLAPSED INTO PIECES AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 02/29/12
NHTSA complaint #10418406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 290,000. UPDATED 11/17/11 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE DASHBOARD SUDDENLY COLLAPSED INTO PIECES AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 02/29/12
NHTSA complaint #10418406 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STEERING
WHILE TRAVELING AT A SLOW SPEED THERE WAS A SUDDEN STEERING FAILURE RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. A LOOK UNDER THE VEHICLE SHOWED THAT THE ENTIRE PASSENGER SIDE IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY HAD RIPPED OFF THE FRAME AND THE ARM AND STEERING LINKAGES WERE DRAGGING ON THE GROUND. THE FAILURE SEEMED TO BE CAUSE BY EXTREME RUST/ROT.
NHTSA complaint #10412988 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.