FaultScore

FaultScore report

1999 Dodge RAM problems

Owners have filed 496 complaints about the 1999 Dodge RAM with NHTSA between 1998 and 2022. The largest single group is the brakes. Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 18 worst.

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FaultScore 77/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Dodge RAM.

How this is worked out

The numbers

496

Complaints

52

Crashes reported

9

Fires reported

35

Injuries reported

1 complaint reports a death.

78,000 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

11%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

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.

Complaint volume 86 vs 50 Severity 100 vs 50 Early failure 18 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 86
Against the median year of the Dodge RAM. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
19.6% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 18
11% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 1999 compares with every other Dodge RAM

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 1999 Dodge RAM

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Brakes 95 19.2%

5 crashes, 0 fires · median 80,994 mi

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 68,413 mi

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 45,095 mi

Steering 45 9.1%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 81,281 mi

Suspension 41 8.3%

Median failure at 58,094 miles

Airbags 40 8.1%

36 crashes, 0 fires · median 66,500 mi

2 crashes, 6 fires

Tires 21 4.2%

1 crashes, 0 fires

Median failure at 85,000 miles

Seat Belts 16 3.2%

2 crashes, 0 fires · median 70,000 mi

0 crashes, 2 fires · median 111,806 mi

1 crashes, 1 fires · median 60,000 mi

Median failure at 65,000 miles

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 33,600 mi

Lights 10 2.0%
Doors, Latches & Locks 7 1.4%

Median failure at 120,000 miles

Seats 4 0.8%
Wheels 3 0.6%

Exactly what failed

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.

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 44 25.6%
Frontal 32 18.6%
Automatic Transmission 24 14.0%
Disc 17 9.9%
Engine 15 8.7%
Gear BOX (Other Than Rack AND Pinion) 14 8.1%
Front 14 8.1%
Gasoline 12 7.0%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 1 2.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 10 21.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 12 25.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 12 25.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 10 21.3%
150,000+ miles 2 4.3%

When owners complained

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.

Dec 1998 peak 19 Aug 2022

Recalls on the 1999 Dodge RAM

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.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2001055 73,167 units in Canada

Structure

On certain pickup trucks located in Ontario, Quebec and the Maritime provinces, corrosion of the hood secondary latch return spring may cause the hood secondary latch to become inoperative, possibly allowing the hood to open unexpectedly if the primary hood latch mechanism is not engaged. Such an occurrence could block driver vision and result in possible loss of control and a crash. Correction: A new secondary hood latch that incorporates a stainless steel spring will be installed on affected vehicles.

Recall 2000106 22,881 units in Canada

Structure

On certain pickup trucks, the trailer hitch side brackets were manufactured using materials with insufficient physical properties (i.e. yield and tensile strength). After extended usage, brackets built without proper material may fatigue and fracture in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame. This could result in separation of the towed unit creating a possible road hazard and crash. Correction: Vehicles will be inspected and any trailer hitch that exhibits evidence of fatigue cracking will be replaced. If there is no evidence of cracking, two reinforcement plates will be installed.

Recall 1999146 471 units in Canada

Powertrain

On certain pickup trucks, the plastic hydraulic clutch line could rupture from overheating from exhaust temperatures because an underbody heat shield may be the improper length. This could cause hydraulic fluid to leak onto the exhaust and cause an underbody fire. Correction: Proper length heat shield will be installed on affected vehicles.

Recall 1999132 687 units in Canada

Structure

On certain 4 x 4 pickups equipped with an 8.0 litre V10 engine, Under certain heavy duty applications, such as driving up a steep grade in four wheel drive with a full load, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line may generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this operating condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line may rupture and fluid may ignite on the hot exhaust potentially causing a vehicle fire. Correction: The hydraulic clutch line will be altered to prevent line melting due to exhaust system heat transfer.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Truxton, NY 1 injured

POWER TRAIN

1999 DODGE RAM ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A POND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS RELEASED FROM PARK.*MR THE CONSUMER 2 YEAR OLD SON RELEASED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO.

NHTSA complaint #10134546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Coos BAY, OR Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NEITHER THE PASSENGER NOR DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF BOTH VEHICLES. *SC

NHTSA complaint #10103911 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Natchez, MS Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN FRONTAL COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED BRUISES, AND HAD TO RECEIVE FOURTEEN STITCHES IN HIS LIP.

NHTSA complaint #10101297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Michigan City, IN Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING 55 MPH WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT IT HEAD ON. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY HER MOTHER TO A HOSPITAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE. *AK

NHTSA complaint #10099649 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Pasadena, TX Crash

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

VEHICLE HAS A FRONTAL COLLISION OF 55 MPH AND NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA complaint #10001617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 33,000 miles Micco, FL Crash 1 injured

AIR BAGS

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION YET THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD CHECK INTO THIS FAILURE. *MR *NLM

NHTSA complaint #8022249 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

at 180,000 miles Loveland, CO

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated he noticed a strong odor of gasoline inside the vehicle and the gasoline was leaking from the fuel pump. The contact stated he diagnosed the failure himself and noticed the rubber cap was defective. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The contact stated he replaced several different rubber caps but none rectified the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the part could not be sold. The failure mileage was 180,000

NHTSA complaint #11479789 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 115,000 miles Toney, AL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED, ON THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTED BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL INJECTOR RAILS. . THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000. UPDATED 07/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED FUEL WAS LANDING ON THE MANIFOLD WHICH QUICKLY HEATED UP. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO REPLACEMENT HOSE AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE BOTH RAILS WITH THE HOSE INSTALLED FOR ALMOST $500. UPDATED 07/10/12

NHTSA complaint #10456548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 115,000 miles Toney, AL

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED, ON THERE WAS A VERY STRONG FUEL ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTED BETWEEN THE LEFT AND RIGHT FUEL INJECTOR RAILS. . THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000. UPDATED 07/05/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED FUEL WAS LANDING ON THE MANIFOLD WHICH QUICKLY HEATED UP. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO REPLACEMENT HOSE AND HE WOULD HAVE TO PURCHASE BOTH RAILS WITH THE HOSE INSTALLED FOR ALMOST $500. UPDATED 07/10/12

NHTSA complaint #10456548 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 100,000 miles Scranton, PA

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE FRAME WAS EXTREMELY CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING BOX, SWAY BAR, PITMAN ARM, SPRING AND SHOCK ASSEMBLY, AND BUMPER WERE ALL CONNECTED TO THE SECTION OF THE FRAME THAT WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA complaint #10416932 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 120,000 miles Springfield, MO

STRUCTURE

CRACK IN DASH PANEL STARTED ABOUT AUG 2009, IT HAS NOW BECAME A FULL BLOW MESS AS LARGE PIECES HAVE FALLEN INTO THE WIRING HARNESS INSIDE THE DASH. THIS COULD BE A HAZARD IF YOU ROLL DOWN THE WINDOW AND SOME SMALLER PIECES FLY UP INTO YOUR FACE, OR COULD SET ON WIRES AND CATCH FIRE. I KNOW OF AT LEAST TWO OTHER 1500'S THAT ARE 98 AND 2000 MODELS DOING THE SAME THING AS MINE.

NHTSA complaint #10415268 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Evans, GA

STRUCTURE

1999 DODGE RAM 1500. DASHBOARD HAS NUMEROUS CRACKS IN IT. PIECES ARE FALLING DOWN INSIDE FRONT COMPARTMENT AND COULD CAUSE OTHER ISSUES (ELECTRICAL, ETC.). THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ~5-7 YEARS.

NHTSA complaint #10413497 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 85,000 miles Westland, MI

STRUCTURE

I NOTICED A VERY SMALL CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASH, BY THE DOOR, LAST SUMMER AND DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT. NOW IT IS COMPLETELY CRACKED, FRONT TO BACK, TO THE MIDDLE OF THE PASSENGER SEAT.

NHTSA complaint #10400954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 91,000 miles Whitehouse, TN

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THEY WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING PREVIOUS OWNERS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO PAY FOR THE VEHICLE REPAIR OUT OF POCKET DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING PREVIOUSLY OWNED. THE CURRENT MILES WERE 91,200. THE FAILURE MILES WERE 91,000.

NHTSA complaint #10317098 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Orlando, FM

STRUCTURE

THE DASH IN MY 99 DODGE RAM IS SEVERLY CRACKED AND I BELIEVE THAT DOD GE SHOULD BE MADE TO REPLACE THEM THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM IN ALOT OF DODGES IF THE DASH IS CRAKED REAL BAD AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYS IT CAN BECOME A DEATHLY SITUATION.

NHTSA complaint #10297899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Orlando, FM

EQUIPMENT

THE DASH IN MY 99 DODGE RAM IS SEVERLY CRACKED AND I BELIEVE THAT DOD GE SHOULD BE MADE TO REPLACE THEM THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM IN ALOT OF DODGES IF THE DASH IS CRAKED REAL BAD AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYS IT CAN BECOME A DEATHLY SITUATION.

NHTSA complaint #10297899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 70,000 miles Placerville, CA

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 1999. WHILE THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO SECURE THE SEAT BELT INTO THE BUCKLE AND IT FAILED TO LOCK IN PLACE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SOLENOID FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COSTS OF $600. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE FAILURE FOR HIS MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE, HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V119000, SEAT BELT RETRACTOR IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE FAILURE. NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNDER 70,000. UPDATED 10/27/09 *CN THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WAS FULLY RETRACTED AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. THE CONSUMER WAS QUOTED A PRICE OF $634.00 UPDATED 10/28/09

NHTSA complaint #10284795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,000 miles Virginia Beach, VA

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT NOTICED FINE LINE FRACTURES IN THE DASHBOARD OF THE VEHICLE. SHE WENT TO LIGHTLY WIPE DOWN THE DASHBOARD AND A HUGE CHUNK OF IT CAME APART. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND REFERRED HER TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $90 TO HAVE THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

NHTSA complaint #10245065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 162,000 miles Cole City, IL

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SECONDARY LATCH ON THE HOOD FAILED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND GREATER, THE VIBRATIONS FROM THE UNEVEN PAVEMENT CAUSE THE HOOD TO OPEN A COUPLE OF INCHES. THE LATCH HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V040000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH) IS RELATED TO THE FAILURE, HOWEVER, THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WAS A MONTH LATE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VIN, PURCHASE DATE, AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 163,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 162,000.

NHTSA complaint #10203294 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 120,000 miles Wind GAP, PA

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH THE FRONT DOORS SWUNG OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. HE STATED THAT THE OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLE WOULD REMAIN IN THE OPEN POSITION AND THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 154,000.

NHTSA complaint #10199577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 82,000 miles Spartanburg, SC

STRUCTURE

VEHICLE'S DASH HAS CRACKED IN NUMEROUS PLACES (10+) SOME SURROUNDING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG. IN AN ACCIDENT THE AIRBAG COULD BE DAMAGED OR CUT BY THE DASH FAILURES. IN A WORSE CASE, PARTS OF THE DASH COULD IMPALE THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA complaint #10199328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Melbourne, FL

STRUCTURE

1999 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DASH BOARD IS BREAKING UP. *MC

NHTSA complaint #10192136 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Unknown, DC

STRUCTURE

1999 DODGE RAM CUSTOMER STATES THAT THE DASHBOARD IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE OF CRACKING AND NEEDS INFO ABOUT THE WEB SITE**CC

NHTSA complaint #10191122 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 78,000 miles Westminster, MA

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS NHTSA RECALL 01V040000 REGARDING THE HOOD LATCH. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FAILED AND ALLOWED THE HOOD TO OPEN STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD AND BLOCKING THE CONTACT'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. WITH VERY LIMITED VISIBILITY THE CONTACT MANAGED TO PULL OVER. THE CONTACT TIED THE HOOD DOWN WITH ROPE BECAUSE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER ,IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A DEALER. AK UPDATED 1/25/2006 -

NHTSA complaint #10147099 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 104,000 miles Kimball, MI

STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT 1999 DODGE RAM HAD A HOOD LATCH PROBLEM. THE LATCH RUSTED AND FLEW UP WHILE DRIVING AND CRACKED THE WINDSHIELD. THE HOOD IS NOW ONE SIDED AND MASHED. THE WINDSHIELD AND THE HOOD WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN ON THE PHONE WITH CHRYSLER, AND VEHICLE DID NOT FALL UNDER THE RECALL. CHRYSLER WILL NOT LOOK AT LATCH BECAUSE IT WAS AFTER THE RECALL DATE. THE CONSUMER WAS 26 DAYS PAST THE RECALL DATE AND THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER, AND THEY TOLD HER THAT THE LATCH WAS RUSTED. THE CONSUMER WAS GOING TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED. THE SPEED WAS 5-10 MPH.

NHTSA complaint #10137457 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Truxton, NY 1 injured

POWER TRAIN

1999 DODGE RAM ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO A POND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS RELEASED FROM PARK.*MR THE CONSUMER 2 YEAR OLD SON RELEASED THE VEHICLE FROM PARK WITH THE ENGINE STILL RUNNING. THE CONSUMER WAS INJURED. THE TRANSAXLE IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO.

NHTSA complaint #10134546 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,994 miles Moore, SC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

DT: WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY TOUCHED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FELT SOFT. WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE USE OF ALUMINUM BRAKE LINE CAUSED IT TO RUST.

NHTSA complaint #10125255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 80,994 miles Moore, SC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

DT: WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY TOUCHED THE BRAKES AND THE BRAKES FELT SOFT. WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND FOOT WENT TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LINE BROKE. CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE USE OF ALUMINUM BRAKE LINE CAUSED IT TO RUST.

NHTSA complaint #10125255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Unknown, DC

AIR BAGS

CONSUMER INQUIRING ABOUT A POSSIBLE RECALL FOR 1999 DODGE RAM CLOCK SPRING. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN #01V153000. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT RECALL NO. 982 WAS CHANGED TO NO LONGER INCLUDE HIS VEHICLE *SC

NHTSA complaint #10122600 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 91,000 miles Bensalem, PA

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CONSUMER STATES: MADE A RIGHT-HAND TURN HEARD A BANG WHEEL WAS HANGING AT AN ANGLE AND RIGHT ROTATOR WAS BROKEN IN HALF, THE BRAKES PADS WERE LAYING BEHIND THE TRUCK, LOOKS LIKE SPINDLE NUGGET HAD BACKED OFF OF IT.

NHTSA complaint #10121217 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 85,782 miles Newtown, CT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

THE ENGINE BLOC DEVELOPED A CRACK.

NHTSA complaint #10117100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.