1999 DODGE RAM 2500
2 recalls, 422 complaints - 25 TSBs
08E027000 Mar 28, 2008
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
06E024000 Mar 15, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999,... Read more
Consequence
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Remedy
K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
Complaint Statistics
422 total complaints
26 crashes 3 fires 37 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 46 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 30 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 |
| STEERING | 16 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 16 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 15 |
| SEAT BELTS | 12 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 11 |
| AIR BAGS | 10 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 10 |
ENGINE
Apr 12, 2023
Incident date: May 16, 2007
On 4/8/2023 I began hearing a ticking noise coming from my engine while driving. I took my car into Sid Dillon Hyundai Dealership of Lincoln NE on 4/10 and picked it up on 4/11. They completed 2 recalls (valve cap replace and ABS kit replace) and an inspection on the engine. The recalls did not fix ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 12, 2023
Incident date: May 16, 2007
The contact's husband owns a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis. The contact's husband had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V861000 (Exterior Lighting). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer for the recall repair. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact was made aware that only the... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 12, 2023
Incident date: May 16, 2007
Misfire cylinder 2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2022
Incident date: Apr 27, 2022
While wiping down the dashboard, I sliced my finger open on a piece of the dashboard which was sticking up. This dashboard is a brittle as a potato chip and had cracked but I didn't notice it since the crack was very near the windshield and the section that broke apart was at the defroster vent sit... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 18, 2020
Incident date: Jul 20, 2016
THE DASHBOARD HAS DISINTEGRATED CAUSING EXPOSURE TOO WIRING, INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSED AND UNDIAGNOSED PROBLEMATIC WIRING ISSUES WITH INTERMITTENT 'NO BUS' CAUSING LOSS OF POWER ON FREEWAY. DEALER UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE ISSUE UNLESS ENTIRE DASHBOARD PLASTIC IS REPLACED UNFORTUNATELY I... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 26, 2020
Incident date: Feb 21, 2020
WENT TO HAVE A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DONE BECAUSE THE TRUCK FELT OFF IN THE FRONT WHEN DRIVING.AND THE MECHANIC STATED HE COULDN'T DO IT AS THE FRAME IS ROTTED WHERE THE DRIVERS SIDE SWAY BAR BOLTS TO THE FRAME. IT IS RIGHT BEFORE THE STEERING GEAR BOX AND WAS TOLD IT'S A HUGE PROBLEM THAT THESE DODGE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 20, 2020
Incident date: Feb 20, 2020
DRIVING OVER A SPEED BUMP UNDER 5 MPH THE DASH BOARD CRUMBLED INTO SEVERAL PIECES. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN IN A COLLISION THAT SHRAPNEL WOULD BE DEADLY. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 99800 MILES ON IT. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION THERE IS NO REASON FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT TH... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 18, 2018
AFTER RELATIVELY SHORT LIFE, THE SEAT BELT CONTROL TIMER MODULE FAILS, LEAVING SEAT BELTS INOPERABLE - A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD!! SEAT BELTS REMAIN IN A LOCKED POSITION, PREVENTING USE WHILE DRIVING. DODGE P/N 56043003AD. DODGE HAS RECEIVED REPORTS ABOUT THE PROBLEM ALONG WITH REQUESTS TO PU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 11, 2018
Incident date: Mar 21, 2018
FOR NO APPARENT REASON THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON. IT SEEMS TO BE THE CLOCK SPRING MECHANISM. THE CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM DOES NOT INCLUDE MY VEHICLE, WHERE I BELIEVE IT SHOULD.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 2, 2018
Incident date: Jul 23, 2010
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT REGARDING DASH BOARD. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING WITH JUST 30,000 MILES ON TRUCK, WHEN I PUT IN COMPLIANT TO NHTSA. NOW 109,000 THE ELECTRICAL, AIR BAGS, COMPUTER HARNESS WIRING ARE EXPOSED WITH A INTERMITTENT STALLING AND A GUESSING GAME FROM AUTHORIZED DODGE DEALERS AS T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 2, 2018
Incident date: Jul 23, 2010
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT REGARDING DASH BOARD. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING WITH JUST 30,000 MILES ON TRUCK, WHEN I PUT IN COMPLIANT TO NHTSA. NOW 109,000 THE ELECTRICAL, AIR BAGS, COMPUTER HARNESS WIRING ARE EXPOSED WITH A INTERMITTENT STALLING AND A GUESSING GAME FROM AUTHORIZED DODGE DEALERS AS T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2, 2018
Incident date: Jul 23, 2010
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT REGARDING DASH BOARD. THE DASH STARTED CRACKING WITH JUST 30,000 MILES ON TRUCK, WHEN I PUT IN COMPLIANT TO NHTSA. NOW 109,000 THE ELECTRICAL, AIR BAGS, COMPUTER HARNESS WIRING ARE EXPOSED WITH A INTERMITTENT STALLING AND A GUESSING GAME FROM AUTHORIZED DODGE DEALERS AS T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 9, 2017
Incident date: Oct 15, 2005
THE DASH IS BREAKING INTO SHARP PIECES THAT MAY HIT OCCUPANTS AND CAUSE INJURY IN AN ACCIDENT.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 15, 2016
Incident date: Sep 10, 2015
THE DASHBOARD OF MY 99 DODGE RAM IS COMPLETLY SHATTERED. IT IS SO BRITTLE THAT IT CRUMBLES WHEN TOUCHED. I HAVE HAD PIECES BREAK OFF JUST BY TURNING ON MY DEFROSTER. PIECES HAVE FALLEN OFF WHILE GOING OVER A SPEED BUMP.
SEAT BELTS
Dec 13, 2016
Incident date: Dec 2, 2016
SEAT BELTS FAIL TO LOCK AT BRAKING AND ALSO FAIL TO RETRACT
SEAT BELTS
Nov 30, 2016
Incident date: Oct 28, 2016
SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED IN A RETRACTED POSITION. THIS WAS FIRST NOTICED UPON ENTERING THE VEHICLE AFTER IT HAD BEEN PARKED. THE SEAT BELT CONTROL TIMER MODULE (SCTM) IS LIKELY THE CAUSE OF THIS MALFUNCTION. THIS PART IS NO LONGER BEING MANUFACTURED, SO THE SEAT BELTS REMAIN UNUSABLE.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 30, 2016
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
DASH FALLING APART IN CLUDING AIR BAG AIR BAG S/W VENTS FALLING OUT THE BEZEL FALLING THE GLOVE CONPARTMENT FALLING WIRES CUT HAD TO BE REPAIRED RADIO FELL OUT OF DASH GOT A DASH BOARD COVER AND HAVE TO TAPE THE CONPONITS TOGEATHER NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE NO SHOP WILL DO IT BECAUSE OF THE DASH I... Read more
4 injured
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 30, 2016
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
DASH FALLING APART IN CLUDING AIR BAG AIR BAG S/W VENTS FALLING OUT THE BEZEL FALLING THE GLOVE CONPARTMENT FALLING WIRES CUT HAD TO BE REPAIRED RADIO FELL OUT OF DASH GOT A DASH BOARD COVER AND HAVE TO TAPE THE CONPONITS TOGEATHER NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE NO SHOP WILL DO IT BECAUSE OF THE DASH I... Read more
4 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 30, 2016
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
DASH FALLING APART IN CLUDING AIR BAG AIR BAG S/W VENTS FALLING OUT THE BEZEL FALLING THE GLOVE CONPARTMENT FALLING WIRES CUT HAD TO BE REPAIRED RADIO FELL OUT OF DASH GOT A DASH BOARD COVER AND HAVE TO TAPE THE CONPONITS TOGEATHER NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE NO SHOP WILL DO IT BECAUSE OF THE DASH I... Read more
4 injured
STEERING
May 30, 2016
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
DASH FALLING APART IN CLUDING AIR BAG AIR BAG S/W VENTS FALLING OUT THE BEZEL FALLING THE GLOVE CONPARTMENT FALLING WIRES CUT HAD TO BE REPAIRED RADIO FELL OUT OF DASH GOT A DASH BOARD COVER AND HAVE TO TAPE THE CONPONITS TOGEATHER NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE NO SHOP WILL DO IT BECAUSE OF THE DASH I... Read more
4 injured
AIR BAGS
May 30, 2016
Incident date: Jan 2, 2000
DASH FALLING APART IN CLUDING AIR BAG AIR BAG S/W VENTS FALLING OUT THE BEZEL FALLING THE GLOVE CONPARTMENT FALLING WIRES CUT HAD TO BE REPAIRED RADIO FELL OUT OF DASH GOT A DASH BOARD COVER AND HAVE TO TAPE THE CONPONITS TOGEATHER NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE NO SHOP WILL DO IT BECAUSE OF THE DASH I... Read more
4 injured
ENGINE
May 5, 2016
Incident date: Feb 1, 2016
TRUCK HAS A 53 BLOCK WHICH HAS CRACKED BELOW THE #5 CYLINDER FREEZE PLUG AT 74,000 MILES. FIRST NOTICED OVERHEATING WITH LOSS OF COOLANT THAT DIDN'T GO ON THE GROUND, THEN FOUND 53 ON BLOCK AND FOUND CRACK. DODGE WILL NOT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM OF THE 53 BLOCK EXISTS, AND HAVE BEEN SOMEWHAT ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 7, 2016
Incident date: Apr 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AT NIGHT, THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNUSUAL NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT WAS ON THE GROUND. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2015
Incident date: Nov 14, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE ABS LIGHT,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACK QUIT WORKING, BY TAPPING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE LIGHTS GO OFF AND EVERYTHING STARTS WORKING AGAIN.
WHEELS
Oct 29, 2015
Incident date: Oct 29, 2015
BOTH FRONT TIRES ARE EXHIBITING BUBBLED SIDEWALLS ON THE LT235/85R16 TIRES SUGGESTING EARLY STAGES OF TREAD SEPARATION FROM CARCASS. DRIVER'S SIDE LOOKS TO BE OUT OF ROUND AS WELL. LOT NUMBERS ARE IDENTICAL ELW0408. NO ACCIDENT AS YET, BUT APPEARANCE IS WORRISOME BASED ON LISTED FAILURES IN IN THE N... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 29, 2015
Incident date: Jul 1, 2010
MY DASH IS FALLING APART. IT HAS CRACKED INTO MANY SHARP PIECES AND LOST ALL OF IT'S STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. SINCE CAR SEATS SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE FRONT SEAT OF THIS VEHICLE, THE PIECES THAT HAVE COMPLETELY BROKEN AWAY FROM THE DASH ARE HAZARDOUS TO MY CHILD'S HEALTH.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 17, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
THE DASH OF MY TRUCK STARTED TO CRACK AND NOW IT IS IN PIECES. I PUT ON A DASH COVER TO COVER THE LARGE HOLES. I NOTICED OTHERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE EDGES ARE SHARP I TRIED TO GLUE SOME TOGETHER, BUT THEN ANOTHER PART OF THE DASH FAILED. WILL THIS AFFECT THE AIR BAGS? IT SEEMS THIS PROBLEM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 19, 2015
Incident date: Mar 18, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THERE WAS AN INCREASED IN STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE RUBBER BRAKE LINE HAD SEPARATED FROM THE PLASTIC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 9, 2015
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
AIR BAG: IGNITION SWITCH MOVES POSITION OR CONTACTS GET DISCONNECTED WHEN DRIVING: DISABLING THE WINDOWS, AIR CONDITIONER AND AIR BAGS. *TR
ENGINE
Dec 31, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2014
TL* CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Oct 30, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2014
SEAT BELTS LOCK AND CAN NOT BE PULLED OUT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS AND IS NOT MOVING. IT ALSO HAPPENS WHEN PASSENGERS ARE ABLE TO WEAR THEM. IT IS SO RANDOM. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT IS ON AND SEAT BELTS ARE LOCKED SO THEY CAN NOT BE PUT ON. THE SEAT BELT TIMER, LOCATED UNDER THE MIDDLE OF FRONT SEA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Jun 30, 2014
WHEN TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE SEAT BELTS STARTING RETRACTING AND WOULD NOT RELEASE AND GETS TIGHTER WITH EVERY LITTLE MOVEMENT. THE ONLY WAY TO RELEASE WAS TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE AND OPEN DOOR. THIS HAS STARTED TO HAPPEN EVERY TIME WHEN GOING MORE THAN 25 - 30 MILES. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND WA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 28, 2014
Incident date: Jun 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH THE SEAT BELTS SUDDENLY SEIZED. THE CONTACT EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY BREATHING BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT HAD ERRONEOUSLY TIGHTEN TOO MUCH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PRESENT WI... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 13, 2014
Incident date: Jun 1, 2012
DASH CRACKING. DASH IS IN PIECES AND MAY AFFECT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
STRUCTURE
Apr 28, 2014
Incident date: Jul 22, 2013
DASH COVER AND PLASTIC SUBSTRUCTURE CRACKED AND SHARP PIECES FALLING OFF INTO THE DASH. DASH PULLING AWAY FROM THE FIREWALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. HEADLIGHT AND HVAC CONTROL MOUNTING POINTS BROKEN LOSE AND FALLING INTO THE DASH. CONCERNED ABOUT PROPER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN EVENT OF A CRASH WITH LOSE... Read more
STEERING
Apr 19, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
THIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE SHAKING OR WOBBLE LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE SLOWED AND CONTROL REGAINED. THIS SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO DEATH WOBBLE TALKS. *TR
Crash
SUSPENSION
Apr 19, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2014
THIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE SHAKING OR WOBBLE LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE SLOWED AND CONTROL REGAINED. THIS SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO DEATH WOBBLE TALKS. *TR
Crash
STRUCTURE
Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Sep 27, 2013
MY 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 DASH IS FALLING APART. IT IS STARTING TO "CHUNK" MEANING PIECES ARE COMING OUT OF IT IN WHAT I WOULD DESCRIBE AS SHARP JAGGED "SHARDS" WITH POINTY EDGES. NOTICED IT BEGINNING OF LAST YEAR AS A SINGLE CRACK, NOT IT IS EXTENSIVE AN SPREADING ACROSS MY ENTIRE DASH. I AM CONCER... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 22, 2013
Incident date: May 1, 2004
MY DODGE RAM 2500'S DASH STARTED SHOWING SMALL CRACKS WITHIN A FEW YEARS OF PURCHASE. I IGNORED THIS UNTIL THE CRACKS STARTED SPREADING OVER THE WHOLE DASH. I THEN TAPED OVER THE CRACKS AND PUT A DASH RUG OVER THE DASH FOR PROTECTION. I RECENTLY REMOVED THE RUG, AND WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THE CRACK... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jul 18, 2013
Incident date: Jul 16, 2013
I HAD A LEAKY HEATER CORE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHICH REQUIRED ME TO REMOVE THE DASHBOARD. I NOTICED SOME HAIRLINE FRACTURES IN THE DASH BEFORE I REMOVED IT, HOWEVER IT LOOKED VERY MUCH IN TACT SO I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT. AFTER REMOVING THE DASH FROM ITS MOUNTED POSITION HOWEVER IT BEGAN BR... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 18, 2013
Incident date: Jul 16, 2013
I HAD A LEAKY HEATER CORE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHICH REQUIRED ME TO REMOVE THE DASHBOARD. I NOTICED SOME HAIRLINE FRACTURES IN THE DASH BEFORE I REMOVED IT, HOWEVER IT LOOKED VERY MUCH IN TACT SO I DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT. AFTER REMOVING THE DASH FROM ITS MOUNTED POSITION HOWEVER IT BEGAN BR... Read more
STRUCTURE
Apr 29, 2013
Incident date: Mar 2, 2013
CRACKED DASHBOARD. I CUT MY FINGER ON THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CRACKED DASHBOARD. I STARTED DOING RESEARCH ON REPAIRING OR REPLACING THE DASHBOARD SO NONE OF MY CHILDREN WOULD INJURE THEMSELVES LIKE I DID. MY RESEARCH FOUND THAT THERE IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH DODGE RAM DASHBOARDS CRACKING,SO I ... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE
Mar 18, 2013
Incident date: Apr 1, 2012
THE VEHICLE HAS A CRACKED DASHBOARD. SEEMS COMMON FOR SOME MODEL YEAR DODGE RAM PICKUPS. I AM CONCERNED THAT CHUNKS OF THE DASH COULD COME OFF AND BLOW INTO MY FACE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDOWS OPEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS WHO HAVE A DODGE RAM WITH A CRACKED DASHBOARD. *TR
STRUCTURE
Nov 20, 2012
Incident date: Nov 4, 2009
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 THAT I PURCHASED NEW. IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN ANY COLLISION NOR SUSTAINED ANY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE IS NORMALLY PARKED IN A COVERED LOCATION OUT OF THE SUN AND IS WELL MAINTAINED. IN LATE 2009 A SHORT CRACK APPEARED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY VEHICLE DASH EXTENDING FROM THE W... Read more
STRUCTURE
Sep 10, 2012
Incident date: Aug 8, 2012
THIS VEHICLE IS VERY SELDOM DRIVEN, ONCE A WEEK 1/4 MILE. IT IS PARKED WITH A WINDSHIELD COVER ACROSS WINDSHIELD TO PROTECT DASH. THE DASH IS COMPLETELY FALLING APART IN PIECES. IT BEGAN WITH SMALL HAIRLINE CRACKS, THEN PIECES BEGAN TO FALL IN. IT APPEARS THAT A DEFECTIVE MATERIAL WAS USED TO MAKE T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 13, 2012
Incident date: May 11, 2012
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM USED CAR DEALER ABOUT A MONTH ,I CHANGED FUEL FILTER DID NOT STOP LEAKING I CALL AUTO PART THEY DID NOT HAVE IT AND I CALL DODGE DEALER THEY SAID DODGE DISCONTINUE MAKING IT(FUEL FILTER HOUSING UNIT). *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 13, 2012
Incident date: May 11, 2012
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FROM USED CAR DEALER ABOUT A MONTH ,I CHANGED FUEL FILTER DID NOT STOP LEAKING I CALL AUTO PART THEY DID NOT HAVE IT AND I CALL DODGE DEALER THEY SAID DODGE DISCONTINUE MAKING IT(FUEL FILTER HOUSING UNIT). *TR
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 12, 2012
Incident date: Apr 18, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED INTO PIECES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE DASHBOARD EVEN THOUGH THE AIR BAGS WERE SHOWING. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAG... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 7, 2011
Incident date: Oct 13, 2001
HAD A FLAT TIRE AND COULD NOT GET THE RIMS OFF THE WHEEL HUB--WENT TO DEALER AND HE SAID TO GET UNDER VEHICLE AND HIT RIMS WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER---THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2001--RIGHT NOW GOING THRU THIS PROBLEM AGAIN AFTER DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS FIXED. *TR
SUSPENSION
Oct 7, 2011
Incident date: Oct 13, 2001
HAD A FLAT TIRE AND COULD NOT GET THE RIMS OFF THE WHEEL HUB--WENT TO DEALER AND HE SAID TO GET UNDER VEHICLE AND HIT RIMS WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER---THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2001--RIGHT NOW GOING THRU THIS PROBLEM AGAIN AFTER DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS FIXED. *TR
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Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 DODGE RAM 2500
25 manufacturer communications from 17 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 7 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 6 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
DOR-X6W2U-06
Mar 23, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not fu
DOR-X6W2U-06
Mar 23, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not fu
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
1807717
Aug 31, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines
68332810
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C
68332810A
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002901
Jan 30, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer. The Seal Kit is applicable to all (5)45RFE transmissions.
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
9002688
Feb 13, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or
0200101
Jan 19, 2001
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A SITUATION IN WHICH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SITS TOO HIGH TO ATTACH THEIR FIFTH WHEEL OR GOOSE NECK TRAILER TO THE TRAILER HITCH TURNABLE. *JB
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 2500
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04039
Opened: Apr 13, 2004 , Closed: Aug 26, 2004
FALSE PARK
THERE HAVE BEEN 50 COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND DAIMLERCHRYSLER ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF REVERSE POWERED ROLLAWAY IN SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT WERE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED.THE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN 42 CRASHES AND 3 INJURIES. ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER,... Read more
PE00048
Opened: Dec 11, 2000 , Closed: Mar 7, 2001
LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL
ALLEGED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN FRAY OR SEVER DURING NORMAL USE RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE OR AN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE.
PE99069
Opened: Nov 8, 1999 , Closed: Mar 27, 2000
OVERSENSITIVE 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... Read more
PE99026
Opened: Apr 16, 1999 , Closed: Aug 31, 1999
FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER
ALLEGE FAILURE OF THE COIL SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY ALLOW COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, AND POTENTIALLY AFFECT STEERING OR BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
PE98002
Opened: Jan 14, 1998 , Closed: May 8, 1998
HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE96044
Opened: Jun 27, 1996 , Closed: Nov 29, 1996
ALLEGED FUEL TANK LEAKAGE
IN 1994, CHRYSLER INTRODUCTED A PLASTIC FUEL TANK, THAT WAS SHAPED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE METAL TANK IT REPLACED.DUE TO THE DIFFERENT SHAPE OF THE NEW TANK,GLAVAL HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH SCREWS, THAT IT INSTALLS, RUPTURING THE FUEL TANK.THIS PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED DURING EARLY PRODUCTION AND GLAVAL COR... Read more
PE94072
Opened: Oct 3, 1994 , Closed: Mar 22, 1995
TRANS HOSE SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
DODGE RAM 2500 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 2500 across all model years (1994, 2012).
88
Total Recalls
8,102
Total Complaints
7
Investigations
464
Reported Crashes
188
Reported Fires
14
Reported Deaths
DODGE RAM 2500 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 385 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 389 | View |
| 2010 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 261 | View |
| 2008 | 9 | 405 | View |
| 2007 | 11 | 506 | View |
| 2006 | 9 | 903 | View |
| 2005 | 9 | 541 | View |
| 2004 | 9 | 756 | View |
| 2003 | 9 | 866 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 210 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 561 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 269 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 2 | 422 | |
| 1998 | 2 | 310 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 275 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 365 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 354 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 210 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 55 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 43 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 16 | View |