1999 DODGE Ram Problems & Complaints
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222 complaints
1999 DODGE RAM 1500 HOOD LATCH RECALL CAN NOT OPEN THE HOOD, LATCH IS BROKEN, MISSING OR MALFUNCTIONED
Jan 06, 2020
THE PLASTIC DASH BROKE IN SEVERAL PLACES WHILE DRIVING ON A ROUGH ROAD. THIS ALSO AFFECTED THE VIN PLATE CAUSING ONE RIVET TO BE DISLODGED AND CAUSING PROBLEMS REGISTERING IT. IN SOME AREAS IT IS CONSIDERED VIN TAMPERING EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT MY FAULT.
Nov 07, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING ON THE RAILROAD TRACK AT 10 MPH, THE DASHBOARD SHATTERED. THE AIR BAGS AND THE WIRES WERE NOT EXPOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,437.
Sep 21, 2017
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ABOUT 48 MPH AND THE HOOD FLEW UP AND BENT MY HOOD HINGES.
Sep 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ARMOUR OIL MIGHT HAVE WEAKENED THE STRUCTURE OF THE DASHBOARD AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ARMOUR OIL WAS NEVER USED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Apr 07, 2016
+ 217 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
96 complaints
WHILE DRIVING IN LOWES PARKING LOT GOING ABOUT 10 MILES I WENT TO STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR I MANAGED TO STOP WITHOUT HITTING ANYTHING AFTER INVESTAGATION FOUND THE BRAKE LINE HAD RUSTED ALL THE WAY THROUGHT THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY IF THIS HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER TALKING TO CO WORKERS I FOUND 4 MORE DODGES WITH RUSTED OUT BRAKE LINE ALL RUSTED BRAKE LINE WAS REPLACE BY ME AS I DO NOT TRUST DEALERSHIPS REPAIR SHOPS. *TR
Mar 13, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WHEN THE "ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM" (ABS) ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE ONTO THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE. THERE WAS A RECALL UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V185000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE). HOWEVER, THE SAFETY RECALL EXCLUDED THE DODGE RAM 1500 SERIES. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE IDENTICAL FAILURES AS MENTIONED IN THE RECALL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION AT THIS TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Jan 20, 2010
NOTICED BRAKES VERY SPONGY ON 1999 DODGE RAM WHILE COMING TO A STOP LIGHT. WAS ABLE TO STOP WITHOUT ACCIDENT, ALTHOUGH STOPPING DISTANCE WAS ABOUT 15 FEET PAST THE LINE. WAS NEAR HOME, SO DROVE VERY SLOWLY TO MY RESIDENCE WITH VERY LITTLE BRAKING ABILITY. FOUND BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING FROM DRIVERSIDE VEHICLE FRAME. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND SEVERELY CORRODED BRAKE LINE HAD RUPTURED. I REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND HAVE SINCE FOUND THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THESE VEHICLES, AS INDICATED ON MANY INTERNET FORMS FOR THESE TRUCKS. I STILL HAVE THE CORRODED BRAKE LINE. *TR
Jul 12, 2008
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND APPLIED MY BRAKES. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY, I HAD ENOUGH TIME TO PUT THE TRUCK IN LOW GEAR AND COME TO A SAFE STOP. I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID AND THE RESERVOIR WAS EMPTY. IT APPEARS THAT BRAKE FLUID IS LEAKING FROM A BRAKE LINE UNDER THE BED OF THE PICKUP NEAR THE GAS TANK. THE BREAK IS NOT VISIBLE BECAUSE THE GAS TANK IS IN THE WAY. I HAVE NOT HAD IT REPAIRED YET. THE TRUCK IS A 1999 DODGE PICKUP WITH ONLY 29000 MILES. *JB
Jan 17, 2007
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THAT HE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH HIS BRAKING SYSTEM, IT WILL NOT STOP. NO PRIOR WARNING TO FAILURE. THE BRAKING IS VERY INSUFFICIENT. THE CONTACT SAYS THAT WITH NORMAL BRAKING IT IS FINE, BUT IT IS WHEN HAVING TO BRAKE IN A PANIC BRAKE TAKE TOO LONG TO ACTUALLY STOP THE VEHICLE. ALMOST, CAUSED ACCIDENTS SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE TRUCK OUT FOR A TEST DRIVE ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION ,AND THE MECHANIC EVEN TOLD HIM THAT THE BRAKES WERE BAD. BUT SINCE THE CONTACT IS ON AN EXTENDED WARRANTY THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE TO THE TRUCK.*AK THE CONSUMER'S BRAKING SYSTEM DOES NOT APPEAR TO HAVE ENOUGH PRESSURE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN A PANIC STOP SITUATION. THE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR BUT THE WHEELS DO NOT STOP AND THE ABS NEVER ENGAGES.*SB *NM
Jun 24, 2005
+ 91 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
93 complaints
TRANSMISSION STAYS STUCK IN 2ND GEAR WILL NOT UP SHIFT
Aug 17, 2016
REAR DIFFERENTIAL JUST FELL OFF OF THE TRUCK GOING DOWN HIGHWAY! SMOKE EVERYWHERE , I MAINTAINED COMPOSURE AND GOT OFF OF THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS INJURED AS I WAS IN THE PASSING LANE PASSING A SEMI WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
Jun 06, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE GEARS SLIPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
May 11, 2015
TRANSMISSION CONTINUALLY SHIFTS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD GEARS AND/OR 3RD AND 4TH GEARS. *TR
Sep 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE TRANSMISSION DROP FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE TRANSMISSION AND THE TRANSFER CASE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Sep 27, 2012
+ 88 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
78 complaints
TRAVELING 30 MPH ON CITY STREET, WHEN SMALL 2003 TOYOTA 4WD PICKUP PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I HIT HIS DRIVERS TIRE IN MIDDLE OF MY GRILL. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE SEAT BELT LOCKED AND KEPT ME FROM BEING SERIOUSLY INJURED. THE DRIVER WAS CITED BY THE POLICE. MY VEHICLE IS TOTALLED. PLEASE SEE PICTURES. IT HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE.
Dec 23, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON A DIRT ROAD, THE CONTACT APPROACHED A CURB AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. HE STRUCK A TREE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS. THE WEATHER WAS SUNNY AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Aug 18, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO THE ONES DESCRIBED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V153000 (AIR BAGS). THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM TO TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND ALL REPAIRS WOULD BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 111,000.
May 20, 2008
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM PICKUP THAT HAS A DEFECTIVE DASHBOARD. NOT LONG AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED, THE DASH BEGAN CRACKING. WHAT SEEMED COSMETIC INITIALLY HAS BEGUN TO WORRY ME. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AS WELL AS MY CHILDREN. THE DASH IS IN PIECES AND IF YOU TOUCH IT, IT GETS WORSE. WILL THIS POTENTIALLY CAUSE A PROBLEM WITH THE AIRBAG AND WHAT WILL DODGE SAY AT THAT POINT? THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER WILL SELL ME THE PART BUT AFTER READING 1000'S OF ONLINE COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS ISSUE, I AM JUST NOT READY TO BUY ANY OTHER DODGE VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT. THIS IS A VERY COSTLY REPAIR THAT I BELIEVE IS ALSO POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS. THE DASH HAS DISINTEGRATED INTO SEVERAL PIECES AND I BELIEVE IT IS DUE TO SUBSTANDARD MANUFACTURING. *TR
Apr 08, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE OCCUPANT OF THE OTHER VEHICLE STATED THAT HER NECK WAS HURTING AND THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY ISSUED A SETTLEMENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 175,000.
May 09, 2007
+ 73 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
66 complaints
SOFT METAL AROUND PISTONS CAUSED ENGINE TO FAIL AND I HAD TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. *TR
Jul 09, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE STATED THAT HE HAD TO REPLACE THE WATER PUMP DUE TO LEAKAGE. THREE YEARS LATER THE SHAFT BEARING IN THE WATER PUMP FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELTS TO BREAK. ENGINE FAILURE WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. HE SPECULATES THAT THE WATER PUMP HOUSING HAS BEEN SAND GLASSED. HE THEN ADDED THAT THE WATER PUMP MATERIAL WAS ALUMINUM, WHICH EVENTUALLY DEGRADES AND CAUSES THE FAILURE. HE REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AGAIN BUT THE REPAIR WAS INSUFFICIENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 70,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 147,000.
Sep 02, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE FINALLY RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE OXYGEN SENSORS AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER AGAIN AND THEY ATTEMPTED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 59,800.
Jul 02, 2009
WHILE HAULING APPROX. 4000LBS HORSE TRAILER, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND I WAS BARELY ABLE TO KEEP THE TRUCK TRAVELING AT 20MPH. I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAD FAILED, RESULTING IN A BLOCKAGE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. APPARENTLY, CHRYSLER HAD RECALLED 1.9 MILLION OF THESE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BECAUSE OF THE EXACT PROBLEM, BUT AFTER I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, THEY SAID MY VIN WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. I SPENT OVER $800 TO REPLACE MISCELLANEOUS EXHAUST COMPONENTS AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE. *TR
Aug 20, 2008
I WAS DRIVING AND WHILE TURNING ONTO BUSY INTERSECTION MY 1999 INTREPID ES 2.7 STOPPED. I WAS TOLD IT NEEDED REWIRING BUT THEN SENT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP ONLY TO HAVE THEM DISMANTLE MY ENGINE AND RETURN IT TO ME WITHOUT PUTTING IT BACK TOGETHER SWEARING THAT EVEN IF THEY PUT IT BACK TOGETHER IT WON'T START. SO NOW 3 MONTHS AFTER PAYING MY CAR OFF. IT NEEDS ANOTHER ENGINE. NO WARNING SIGNS, IT JUST STOPPED AND WENT COMPLETELY DEAD. IT SEEMS TO ME THE DEALERSHIP DESTROYED MY ENGINE. REMOVED ALL TIMING BELTS AND EVEN BENT THE PLATE OF THE ENGINE INSTEAD OF CAREFULLY REMOVING BOLTS. I HAVE 5 KIDS AND NO CAR. NOW AM FORCED TO PURCHASE AGAIN. *TR
Jan 08, 2008
+ 61 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
57 complaints
BOLT ATTACHING LOWER SHOCK MOUNT TO LOWER A-ARM HAS TO GREAT A THREADED LENGTH CAUSING THE THREADS TO BEAR ON THE LOWER A-ARM, CAUSING THE THREADS TO BE GROUND DOWN AND THE HOLE IN THE A-ARM THROUGH WHICH THE BOLT PASSES TO BE FRETTED AND ENLARGED EXCESSIVELY. THE WEAR OF THE A-ARM COULD RESULT IN CRACKING OF THE A-ARM DUE TO FATIGUE. WEAR OF THE BOLT THREADS COULD CAUSE EXCESSIVE BENDING OF THE BOLT AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BOLT CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR
Dec 28, 2008
FRONT END DRIVE AND SUSPENSION ALSO STEERING COLUMN MOVE AND MAKE A NOISE WHILE DRIVING MAKING IT FEEL LIKE THE FRONT SUSPENSION IS GOING TO GIVE WAY. *TR
Jul 05, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 2- 40 MPH A WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE SPEED WAS INCREASED THE NOISE WOULD BECOME LOUDER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN IDLE THE NOISE WAS NOT HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE PURCHASE DATE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 101,000.
Aug 23, 2007
UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY DURANGO THAT ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT HAVE TO BE CHANGED AND THE REAR IS GOING AND THAT HAS TO BE CHANGED. *TR
Jun 22, 2007
TIRE HAS BEEN SQUEAKING LOUDLY FOR QUITE A WHILE...FOUND OUT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. HAD TO HAVE THEM REPLACED.. SAW MULTIPLE THINGS ONLINE SAYING THEY WERE RECALLED FOR OTHER YEARS ,AND CLOSE TO BEING RECALLED FOR THIS MODEL, SO I AM INDICATING THAT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS...I DRIVE 3 CHILDREN AROUND AND COULD BREAK DOWN WITH THEM. I BOUGHT THIS AS A RELIABLE FAMILY VEHICLE AND IT TURNED INTO A PIECE OF JUNK. *AK
Jun 19, 2007
+ 52 more complaints for this component
STEERING
47 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. BEING UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR INJURIES TO HER HAND. THE POLICE WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED AND HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING LINKAGE FRACTURED DUE TO THE FRAME BEING RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 136,000.
Jan 04, 2013
THIS TRUCK HAS ALWAYS HAD PLAY IN STEERING. IN ORDER FOR ME TO GO STRAIGHT, THE WHEEL HAS TO BE TURNED ABOUT 45 DEGREES TO THE LEFT, EVEN AFTER AN ALIGNMENT. I HAVE GONE THROUGH MULTIPLE TIE ROD ENDS, AND OTHER STEERING COMPONENTS. I CAN TURN THE WHEEL ABOUT 25% BACK AND FORTH, AND THE TRUCK GOES NO WHERE WHICH IS NOT SAFE, WAY TO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING AND I'VE SEEN A LOT OF INCIDENTS WHERE THIS HAPPENED WITH OTHER PEOPLE. DODGE NEEDS A RECALL. *TR
Nov 05, 2012
1999 DODGE RAM 1500 DRIVES ALL OVER THE ROAD, YOU CAN'T CONTROL IT. IT WOULD BE A VERY GOOD DRUNK DRIVING SIMULATOR. IT WILL JUST GO OFF ONE DIRECTION OR THE OTHER WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH NO WARNING. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR
Apr 19, 2011
WHILE TURNING ABOUT 20 MPH ONTO A SIDE STREET THE STEERING BOX FAILED AND THE SECTION SHAFT SHEERED OFF. THERE WAS NO STEERING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A STEEL POST.*AK
Aug 01, 2004
THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME LOOSE ON THE DODGE RAM 1500. THE TRUCK TOOK A HARD LEFT TURN INTO THE CONCRETE DIVIDER ON THE INTERSTATE APPROXIMATE SPEED 65 MPH. THE IMPACT BROKE THE REAR LEFT WHEEL, AND CRUSHED THE FRONT LEFT FENDER, AS WELL AS THE ENTIRE FRONT OF TRUCK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HOWEVER, I HEAR OF A POTENTIAL LINING RECALL THAT MIGHT HAVE AFFECTED THIS. MY BROTHER THANKFULLY ONLY HAD MINOR INJURIES THAT WE ARE AWARE OFF. *AK
May 24, 2004
+ 42 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
43 complaints
WE WERE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND SMELT SMOKE. WE PULLED OVER, I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICAL AND THERE WAS A FIRE NEAR THE GAS TANK. I TRIED TO SPLASH WATER ON IT BUT HAD NO LUCK. KNOWING THE FIRE WAS NEAR THE GAS TANK WE GOT AWAY FROM THE TRUCK AND CALLED 911.
Oct 20, 2020
THE DRIVERS DOOR WILL NOT OPEN
Nov 28, 2019
DASHBOARD HAS BROKEN INTO 30 PIECES
Sep 30, 2016
DASHBOARD FALLING APART VERY DANGEROUS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BIG CRACKS STARTING TO FALL IN COULD CAUSE ELECTRCAL PROBLEMS IF IN AN ACCIDENT COULD GET SHARDS OF PLASTIC IN EYES AND FACE
Dec 05, 2015
DASHBOARD FIRST CRACKED THEN TOTALLY DISINTEGRATED AND COLLAPSED INSIDE THE DASH
Oct 24, 2015
+ 38 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
35 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, THEN THERE WAS SMOKE EMITTED IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE CAUSING A FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Dec 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE DASHBOARD WITHOUT WARNING AS FLAMES IGNITED FROM UNDERNEATH THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
May 21, 2014
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY, 2 TO 5 TIMES A WEEK, LOSES POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES, RPM, OTHER DASHBOARD INDICATORS, THE ODOMETER READOUT DISPLAYS "NOBUS". THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IF THERE IS NO SHOULDER, YOU ARE STOPPED ON THE ROAD. TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE WIRING HARNESS ON THE COMPUTER (WHICH IS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE WALL) IS PULLED AND REPLACED WITHOUT TURNING OFF THE KEY, A NOISE OCCURS LIKE AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION .IS BEING MADE, THEN THE VEHICLE CAN USUALLY BE RESTARTED. SOMETIMES THEN THERE IS A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, OR NOT! THE DEALERS AND MY LOCAL MECHANIC DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT THE POTENTIAL MUST BE KNOWN SINCE IT SENDS THE "NOBUS" MESSAGE. *TR
Dec 20, 2011
1999 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK WITH SMALL V8 AND 135,000 MILES. ENGINE STOPS RUNNING WITH NO WARNING. ODOMETER DISPLAYS "NO DC BUSS" SOMETIMES CODE 920 AND 921 APPEAR. DEALER IN MAYSVILLE, KY 41056 REPLACED PCM UNIT. DEALER CANNOT ID THE FAULT CODES. ENGINE STILL STOPS WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER TOWING THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES OVER A YEAR AND A HALF, THE DEALER RECOMMENDS WIGGLING WIRES ON THE PCM PLUG. WIGGLING THE WIRES WILL PERMIT ENGINE RESTART BUT, IT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE TO HAVE THE ENGINE DIE IN TRAFFIC OR TO OPEN THE HOOD AND PLAY WITH IT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE DIES OFTEN-MULTIPLE TIMES ON A SHORT DRIVE ACROSS TOWN. THE TRUCK IS NOT FIT FOR USE ON ROADS WITHOUT AN EMERGENCY SHOULDER SINCE IT WILL DIE EVERY TIME IT IS DRIVEN. OFTEN THE ENGINE WILL NOT START WHEN COLD (SEVERAL DAYS SINCE LAST USE) UNTIL THE WIRES ARE WIGGLED. THEREFORE, THE PROBLEM IS NOT DUE TO HEAT. THIS PROBLEM IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET ON THE RAM 1500 AND DURANGO. *TR
Feb 15, 2010
1999 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP HAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS. WHEN SWITCHING FROM HIGH BEAMS TO LOW BEAMS. THE HIGH BEAMS GO OFF BUT THE LOW BEAMS DO NOT COME BACK ON. I HAVE HAD TWO DODGE DEALERS PLUS ANOTHER GARAGE LOOK INTO FIXING THIS PROBLEM. BOTH DODGE DEALERS SAY THEY COULD NOT VERIFY MY COMPLAINT. THE LAST DODGE DEALER PERFORMED ANOTHER ELECTRICAL WIRING TRACE DIAG AND CLAIMS ALL CIRCUIT OPERATING AS DESIGNED. YET THEY CONTINUE GUESSING AT WHAT MIGHT CAUSE THE PROBLEM AND CHARGE ME FOR REPLACING PARTS THEY CANNOT VERIFY WHERE EVER BAD OR EVEN CAUSING THE FAILURE OF THE LOW BEAMS TO COME BACK ON. THE NORMAL EVENT IS THAT WHEN AN ONCOMING VEHICLE IS COMING AT ME AND I NEED TO TURN OFF THE HIGH BEAMS. THE HIGH BEAMS ARE TURNED OFF WITHOUT ANY LOW BEAMS COMING ON. THIS CREATES AN IMMEDIATE THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY OF BOTH AUTOS OPERATING ON THE SAME SECTION OF ROADWAY. THIS PROBLEM CURRENTLY HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ABOUT TWO MONTHS. AFTER THIS SECOND DODGE DEALER CHARGED ME FOR REPLACING ANOTHER SWITCH (ANOTHER GUESS BY THEIR MECH). IT TOOK ME LESS THAN 30 SECONDS TO SHOW A WITNESS DRIVING WITH ME WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AS THE LOW BEAMS FAILED TO COME ON AFTER ONLY THREE ATTEMPTS OF SWITCHING HIGH BEAMS TO LOW BEAMS. YET DODGE DEALERS STILL SAYS EVERYTHING IS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THERE IS CLEARLY A DEFECT HERE IN DESIGN. TO DATE IT HAS NOT RESULTED IN A CRASH BUT THERE IS NO TELLING WHEN THE LOW BEAMS WILL FAIL TO COME ON WHEN DRIVING AND THEY ARE NEEDED. THE FIRST TIME I HAD THIS PROBLEMS WAS AT MILEAGE 77,439 BACK ON 11/08/05. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO CLEAR UP AFTER THE FIRST DODGE DEALER HAD REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH. BUT NOW THE PROBLEM IS BACK AGAIN. SO THE SECOND DODGE DEALER DID NOT FEEL THIS SWITCH WOULD OF GONE BAD AGAIN AFTER JUST 37,000 MILES OF USE ON THIS SWITCH. *TR
Jan 13, 2010
+ 30 more complaints for this component
TIRES
32 complaints
I HAD ONEIDA THE TIRES ON BACK OF MY 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 ON MY WAY HOME ON A DRY SATURDAY AFTERNOON I WAY ON THE FREEWAY RUNNING 75 MPH WHEN THE TREAD CAME COMPLETELY OFF OF THE TIRE IT BEAT UP FRONT AND BACKSIDES OF MY FENDER WELLS AND SUPPORT BRACKETS AND NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE MY BED AS WELL AS THE TIRE I HAVE ONLY HAD THE TRUCK A LITTLE OF 2MONTHS AND THE TIRE HAD 75PERCENT TREAD LEFT ON IT. *TR
Apr 07, 2014
TL* THE OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH ENDURO HT RUNAWAY TIRES, SIZE: 265/70 R17. THE CONTACT STATED THE TIRES DO NOT STOP ON WET PAVEMENT. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER AND ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SLIDE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THEN A SECOND VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.
Dec 06, 2011
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 55MPH AND NO WARNING RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD STARTED TO SEPARATE ,CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. GOODYEAR, RANGLER STS ,P265/75R16, DOT 4B73D582. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
Jul 15, 2003
CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT ALL 4 TIRES WERE SPLIT/CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND THE CENTER IN THE EXACT SAME SPOT. CONSUMER THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE, CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND FOR THE REPLACEMENT TIRES.*JB
Mar 10, 2003
TIRE BLOW OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY
Jan 20, 2003
+ 27 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
29 complaints
FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP, WILL NOT PULL OUT FROM THE RE- TRACTORS. THE DODGE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE OF THE SEAT BELT LAW, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO USE THE TRUCK. IT WAS PARKED, WE STARTED TO GO, THE BELTS WERE LOCKED.
Mar 06, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/30/16*LJ
Aug 15, 2016
FRONT SEAT BELTS LOCK UP WILL NOT WORK AND A SAFETY HAZARD AND CANNOT BRING PASSENGERS GET TICKETS FOR NOT WEARING SEAT BELTS
Feb 29, 2016
FRONT SEAT BELTS ON THE DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB (DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE) ARE LOCKED - THEY WILL NOT PULL OUT OF THE RETRACTOR MECHANISM BUILT INTO THE SEAT BACK, SO THEY CANNOT BE USED. SEAT BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE A FAIRLY SIMPLE MECHANICAL DESIGN BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY ISSUES INVOLVED, BUT APPARENTLY CHRYSLER CHOSE TO USE AN ONBOARD COMPUTER TO ELECTRICALLY COMPLICATE THE ISSUE. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT ANY PARTS TO ATTEMPT A REPAIR ARE OBSOLETE AND UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 15, 2015
DRIVERS SEAT BELT BUCKLE WAS CONNECTED WHEN A COLLISION OCCURRED AT AN INTERSECTION INVOLVING A HONDA ACCORD. UPON COLLISION, DRIVERS SEAT BELT STRAP BROKE THE TOP RING PORTION OF BUCKLE DURING DRIVER'S FORWARD MOMENTUM WHICH CAUSED THE METAL RING TO SNAP RELEASING THE SAFETY BELT STRAP AND FAILING TO ARREST DRIVER IN HIS SEAT AND CAUSING DRIVER TO IMPACT TOP DOOR FRAME WITH HEAD. BOTH AIR BAGS WERE DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR SCALP CONTUSIONS AND MINOR SORE NECK AND SHOULDER PAIN. VALLEJO CA POLICE REPORT #15-06667 INSURANCE CLAIM (MERCURY INSURANCE):CLAIM NUMBER 2015 0015 003636 - 29 (CLAIM CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS)
Jun 08, 2015
+ 24 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
22 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20-30 MPH, THE HOOD UNLATCHED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED RUSS DARROW CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MILWAUKEE (10901 W METRO AUTO MALL, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224, (888) 497-8363) HOWEVER, VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
Feb 18, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HOOD SUDDENLY OPENED AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOOD, WINDSHIELD, AND HOOD LATCHES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-992-1997 AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO SINCE THERE WAS NO OPEN RECALL. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,435.
Jan 08, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A TEST DRIVE, THE HOOD LATCH FRACTURED AND THE HOOD FLEW OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR FOUR WEEKS. THE DEALER OFFERED TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RECALL WAS NO LONGER VALID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,000.
Jun 21, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HOOD LATCH BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE HOOD TO OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. UPDATED 01/20/16*LJ *CN
Sep 16, 2015
I OWN A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. ON THIS MODEL AS WELL AS MANY OTHER MODELS THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WAS RECALLED FOR FAILING TO WORK. NOW MY TRUCK HAD BEEN SERVICED BUT ONE DAY MY HOOD FLEW OPEN WITH SUCH FORCE IT SPRUNG BOTH OF THE SPRING HINGES, RIPPED THE CORNERS OF MY HOOD AND BENT THEM (NOW STARTING TO RUST), CRACKED MY WINDSHIELD AND AT ONE POINT I COULD NOT GET THE HOOD TO LATCH SHUT SO I NOW TIE IT DOWN WITH TWINE. I WAS ONLY DOING ABOUT 25-30, JUST LEAVING A DRIVEWAY. MY DAUGHTER WAS SCARED (?@#^@ AS WAS I) AND WHEN I CALLED THE DODGE COMPANY EVERYONE WAS NICE EXCEPT THE INSURANCE REP HE REALLY TOOK THE CAKE. HE BLAMED ME FOR THE ACCIDENT SAYING IT WAS NOT THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCHES FAULT BUT THE PRIMARY AND THAT I DID NOT PROPERLY MAINTAIN IT. I NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO ASK HIM WHAT THE (BLANK) DO I PAY FOR THE DODGE DEALERSHIP TO KEEP MY VEHICLE MAINTAINED, WHICH I NEVER KNEW YOU HAD TO MAINTAIN A HOOD LATCH? EVEN SO THE SECONDARY LATCH WAS THE ISSUE THAT NEVER HELD EVEN IF THE PRIMARY LATCH FAILED. I TALKED TO MY DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE STUNNED AT THIS, THEY SAID IT WAS OBVIOUS THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH FAILED AND ONCE RECALLED ALWAYS RECALLED. I WENT AS FAR AS SAYING THEY DID NOT HAVE TO DO THE $2500.00 WORTH OF REPAIRS (ESTIMATED BY THE DODGE DEALERSHIP) I JUST WANTED THE LATCH TO WORK SO I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT DOING IT AGAIN AND TO FIX THE SPRINGS SO I DO NOT HAVE TO BE A BODY BUILDER TO OPEN AND SHUT MY HOOD AND TO BEND BACK THE METAL AND TOUCH UP THE PAINT SO IT DON'T RUST. (ITS AN OLDER TRUCK BUT DOESN'T HAVE TO LOOK LIKE CRAP OR BE A SAFETY ISSUE. I AM REALLY TICKED OFF AT DODGE AND WANTED TO ALERT YOU TO MY SITUATION. HOW MANY OTHERS HAD THIS HAPPEN AND GOT THE SAME RESPONSE? I MAY EVEN GO TO A NEWS STATION AND PLEAD MY CASE THERE, THAT GUY FOR DODGE REALLY TICKED MY OFF. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. *TR
Apr 01, 2011
+ 17 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING THE BROTHER-IN-LAWS 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THEY STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE OUT OF THEIR DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLES ACCELERATOR PEDAL SELF INCREASED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ALTHOUGH THE DRIVER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HIT THE HOUSE ACROSS THE STREET OF THEIR HOME. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS WHICH ILLUMINATED PRIOR OR AFTER. THE CONTACTS NEIGHBOR EXPERIENCED A MINOR INJURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STAND STILL THE RPM WERE EXTREMELY HIGH AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE OWNERS HOME AND THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT FILED. A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Aug 26, 2019
WHENEVER THE CONSUMER SETS THE CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE ACCELERATES BEYOND WHAT HE SETS IT. *AK .. . THIS WS A GRADUAL THING.RIGINALLY, CRUISE CONTROL WOULD MAINTAIN SET SPEEDS AFTER IT WAS UP TP NORMALRUNNING TEMPERATURE. LATER, IT WOULDN'T HOLD SET SPEED AT ALL. HAD IT REPAIRED. CONSUMER'S 7 YEAR-100,000MILES WARRANTY DID NOT APPLY TO THIS VEHICLE. *AK
Mar 24, 2005
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATING TO 40 MPH AND PULLING OUT A PARKING LOT THE THROTTLE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. WHEN THIS OCCURRED DRIVER IMMEDIATELY PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RACE, BUT THE VEHICLE COASTED TO A COMPLETE STOP. A FRIEND/HANDY MAN FOUND WHERE THE THROTTLE WAS HUNG, AND TWITCHED IT BACK DOWN.*AK
Feb 15, 2005
INTERMITTENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE BETWEEN 80 TO 90 MPH, THE THROTTLE CABLE STUCK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE THROTTLE CABLE TWCE AND THE PROBLEM CONTINED. *JB
May 18, 2004
WHEN IN CRUISE CONTROL VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY START ACCELERATING WITHOUT WARNING. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK
May 20, 2002
+ 10 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
14 complaints
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH, THE PLASTIC HAS BEEN CLEANED, THE LIGHT BULBS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND WE STILL CAN NOT SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT. WE HAVE HIT DEER TWICE, AND WIFE HIT A LIGHT POLE IN A PARKING LOT BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING AND THE LIGHTS ON THE TRUCK DIDN'T LIGHT IT UP SO MY WIFE COULD NOT SEE WHERE SHE WAS TURNING, I AM TRYING TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAS HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH HEADLIGHTS.
Nov 02, 2018
MY PROBLEM OR COMPLAINT IS THIS. ONE NIGHT I WAS DRIVING MY 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB TO WORK. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY LIGHTS FAILED. THE DRIVING LIGHTS, LOW AND HIGH BEAMS JUST WENT OUT. I HAVE A 23 MILE COMMUTE ONE WAY. WORKING AT NIGHT I WAS PLACED IN A BAD SITUATION. THE ONLY THING I HAD WAS MY PARKING LIGHTS AND FLASHERS. I PULLED OVER AND WAITED FOR THE STATE POLICE, SINCE THEY DID NOT COME. I DROVE TO WORK WITH MY FLASHERS ON. THE GOOD NEWSIS MY LUCK DID NOT RUN OUT I MADE IT TO WORK UNHARMED. IN THE MORNING I DROVE MY TRUCK HOME AND LOOKED UP THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND FOUND THERE IS NO FUSES IN THIS CIRCUIT. I SPOKE WITH MY COUSIN WHO ALSO HAS A RAM AND FOUND OUT THAT HE HAS GONE THROUGH 3 SWITCHES. WOULD THIS BE CONSIDERED A SAFETY HAZARD? IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON A WINDING ROAD AT NIGHT AND THE SAME THING HAD HAPPENED, I WOULD BE REPLACING MY TRUCK AND NOT JUST THE $75.00 DEALER ONLY SWITCH. I KNOW THEIR ARE A LOT OF THESE TRUCKS OUT THERE AND TO FIND OUT THAT THERE HAS BEEN 4 SWITCHES REPLACED IN JUST 2 TRUCKS. ISN'T THIS A LITTLE HIGH. ALSO, THE DEALER HAS PLENTY OF THIS ON HAND. WHICH TO ME MEANS, THIS ITEM IS A HIGHLY CONSUMED ITEM. *AK
Apr 24, 2004
HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED 4 TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO USE THE HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.*AK
Jan 05, 2004
THE TRUCK I JUST PURCHASED WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING AT NIGHT ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS JUST GO OUT. ALL YOU ARE LEFT WITH ARE PARKING LIGHTS. *TT
May 27, 2003
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE STEERING WHEEL "ONE NOTCH" DOWN AND THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. CONSUMER THEN ADJUSTING WHEEL "ONE NOTCH" UP AND THE HEADLIGHTS CAME BACK ON. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING SERVICED BY DEALER. TS
Nov 26, 2002
+ 9 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
13 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN ODOR OF ANTI-FREEZE PRESENT IN THE VEHICLE A FEW DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF PURCHASE. TWO DAYS AGO ANTI-FREEZE LEAKED THROUGH THE HEATER VENTS IN THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE WINDOWS FOGGED AFTER THE ENGINE WARMED FOR A FEW MINUTES. THERE WERE NO OTHER WARNING INDICATORS, OTHER THAN THE ODOR, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND DISCOVERED THE HEATER CORE WAS RUPTURED. A HOSE WAS ATTACHED TO BYPASS THE HEATER CORE AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER.
May 15, 2006
THE BLEND AIR DOOR BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE DEFROSTER AND HEATER TO CYCLE HOT AND COLD WHICH FOGGED UP THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE DRIVERS VISIBILITY WAS REDUCED. *NLM
May 13, 2003
CONSUMER STATES VAN HAD TO BE BROUGHT TO DEALER 2 TIMES FOR THE BARN WINDOWS. 2 TIMES THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED. *TT
Aug 28, 2002
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, WHICH CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY TO THE CONSUMER WHILE DRIVING.*AK SCC *JB
Jul 23, 2002
THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. *YH
Jul 02, 2001
+ 8 more complaints for this component
TRAILER HITCHES
13 complaints
DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO CORRECT THE FACTORY DEFECT BECAUSE THE CONSUMER ADDED A DUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM TO HIS VEHICLE. *PH THE DEALER REFUSED *NM
Mar 23, 2004
DEALERSHIP FAILED TO INSTALL THE REINFORCEMENT BRACKETS AS STATED IN THE TRAILER HITCH RECALL 00V107000, BUT TOLD THE CONSUMER THEY DID. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE CONSUMER HE DETERMINED THAT NOTHING WAS INSTALLED, AND TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE MANUFACTURER, AND BROUGHT THE ISSUE TO THEIR ATTENTION. THEN, DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE PART, BUT GAVE NO REASON WHY THE PART WASN'T REPLACED THE FIRST TIME AS THEY HAD INDICATED.*AK
Jan 29, 2004
TOOK CAR IN FOR RECALL 00V10700 REPAIRS CONCERNING TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS, AND DEALER REFUSED TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK
Jan 04, 2001
DEALER TOLD CONSUMER IT WOULD BE AT LEAST TWO MONTHS BEFORE THEY COULD SCHEDULE A TIME TO LOOK AT VEHICLE FOR RECALL 00V-107, DEALER DID NOT BOTHER TO INSPECT FOR CRACK WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS THERE, THE CONSUMER LIVES 125 MILES FROM THE DEALER. NLM
Jan 04, 2001
RECALL (00V-107) CAN NOT BE COMPLETED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. *MJS
Oct 24, 2000
+ 8 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
12 complaints
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
Apr 26, 2012
AFTER LUNCH AT HOME I WENT TO WORK, PARKED THE TRUCK AND FOUND OUT LATER THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAS A RECALL OF A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK AS THE CAUSE FOR THE FIRE. *TR
Feb 26, 2008
TOTAL BRAKE LINE FAILURE. BREAK LINE BUSTED. *NM
Oct 13, 2006
INFORMED BY OTHER CUMMINS DIESEL OWNERS , AND CHRYSLER TECHNITION, THAT PUMP FAILURE IS NOT A QUESTION OF IF, BUT A MATTER OF TIME. OWNERS HAVE TO INSTALL EXTRA GUAGES & EQUIP TO MONITOR A MANUFACTURERS WEAK LINK ,AT NO SMALL EXPENSE.*AK
Mar 10, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON A SIDE ROAD AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. WAS ABLE TO COAST CAR TO A PARKING LOT, CONSUMER OPENED DOOR AND VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATED THAT FIRE STARTED AT FUEL PUMP AREA AND SPREAD. *YD
Feb 19, 2002
+ 7 more complaints for this component
WHEELS
11 complaints
1998 DODGE RAM 1500, LEFT REAR TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. THE TWO LUGS THAT HELD THE TIRE BROKE OFF. BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0371-89)*JB
Nov 04, 2010
ALSO REFER TO NHTSA COMPLAINT 10002464. I WAS DRIVING MY '99 DODGE RAM AND ALL 5 LUGS ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SHEARED OFF AND THE WHEEL CAME OFF AND CAREENED ACROSS A PARKING LOT. THE SAME WHEEL FELL OFF THE SAME WAY IN 2002. *TR
May 21, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT HEARD AN UNFAMILIAR NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. HE ARRIVED AT THE DEALER AND THEY APPLIED GREASE TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS CHARGED $111 FOR THE REPAIR, HOWEVER, THE NOISE STILL PERSISTS. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,600.
Sep 05, 2007
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE CREEK TURNPIKE THE VEHICLE, 1999 DODGE RAM 4WD, BEGAN TO SHAKE WHEN SUDDENLY THE LEFT REAR WHEEL DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED 150 YARDS DOWN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED UPON IMPACT WITH THE PAVEMENT. POTENTIAL CATASTROPHE WAS AVOIDED. THE EXACT SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED TO MY SON WITH HIS 1997 DODGE RAM. *JB
Feb 02, 2006
RIMS LIMITED CHROME 17 INCH MADE BY GUAM. OWNER PURCHASED THE RIMS IN AUGUST 9, 2001. THE SPOKES ON THESE RIMS ARE CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH. OWNER FEARS THAT THE RIMS WILL BREAK OFF WHILE DRIVING. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPANY THAT MANUFACTURED THE WHEELS ARE NOT LIMITED WHEELS. SOMEONE HAD PUT THE GUAM NAME ON THE WHEELS . THE WHEELS WERE MADE IN CHINA, AND GUAM FILED BANKRUPTCY, AND WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. *AK NO RECALL FOR THE SUBSTANDARD WHEELS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPANY THAT MADE THE WHEELS ARE NO LONGER CONTRACTED BY THEM. *TC
Mar 02, 2005
+ 6 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
10 complaints
THIS LOW MILEAGE (64K) 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 HAS DEVELOPED A DEATH WOBBLE. USUAL SYMPTOMS, HIT SMALL BUMP IN ROAD AT 60 + MPH AND SHAKE AND SHUTTER UNTIL SLOW TO 20-30 MPH TO REGAIN CONTROL. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT.
Jun 18, 2016
THERE IS EXTENSIVE DEATH WOBBLE IN MY TRUCK AND MAKES IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON AND RECOGNIZED PROBLEM BY DODGE/CHRYSLER FOR THEIR DODGE RAM LINE. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND AN IDENTIFIED DESIGN FLAW. IT OBVIOUSLY HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE TO NEARLY STOP THE TRUCK TO CALM THE SHAKING.
Oct 10, 2015
FRONT END PROBLEMS: TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK
Apr 17, 2007
HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AS WELL AS RIGHT SIDE INNER TIE ROD. *AK
Feb 10, 2005
A ROUTINE TRIP TO HAVE NEW TIRES PUT ON MY 1999 DURANGO LEAD TO MAJOR REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THEY COULD NOT DO THE ALIGNMENT DUE TO BAD UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. WHEN TAKING IT IN FOR FURTHER INSPECTION ANDSERVICE, THEY HAD TO REPLACE "SLOPPY" UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AS WELL AS ADJUST THE LOOSE STEERING GEAR. (THE STEERING HAS ALWAYS BEEN LOSE BUT THEY'VE NEVER DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT UNTIL NOW). THE ITEMIZED WORK SHEET DOES NOT INDICATE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED, YET STATED THEY WERE. AND BAD UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WAS NOT THE FULL EXTENT OF WHAT WAS WRONG. WE ALSO HAD TO REPLACE THE TIE RODS AND SWAY BUSHINGS. ON A VEHICLE THAT IS 5 YEARS OLD, HAD 55K MILES AND DRIVEN CONSERVATIVELY, THESE MAJOR REPAIRS SHOULD NOT BE NEEDED. THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF THIS.*AK
Dec 21, 2004
+ 5 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
9 complaints
THE DASHBOARD ON MY TRUCK HAS BROKEN INTO MANY PIECES. THESE PIECES HAVE FALLEN INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. IF THESE PIECES WERE TO BE EXPELLED IN THE EVENT OF AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, SEVERE INJURY COULD RESULT FROM FLYING SHRAPNEL. THIS PROBLEM IS VERY PREVALENT IN DODGE RAM TRUCKS. SOMETHING MUST BE DONE. OWNERS SHOULD NOT BE REQUIRED TO PAY AN AVERAGE OF $750 TO REPAIR AN OBVIOUS DEFECT IN MATERIALS. I PERSONALLY KNOW 4 PEOPLE IN MY TOWN WITH THE EXACT PROBLEM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS THAT OWNERS HAVE POSTED ONLINE. THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION MUST BE REMEDIATED. *TR
Oct 09, 2011
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE 1500 WITH 79,000 MILES ON IT . ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO MY DASH STARTED TO CRACK I NOW HAVE A LARGE HOLE IN MY DASH AND CAN SEE THE AIR BAG MATERIAL . I'M THINKING THIS COULD BE DANGEROUS. DODGE WON'T DO ANYTHING . I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW. *TR
Oct 22, 2010
TYPICAL PROBLEMS WITH CRACKED PLASTIC DASHBOARD ON 1999 DODGE RAM PICKUPS (2) COMBINED WITH FAILURE OF AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. BOTH SEEM TO BE EPIDEMIC IN PROPORTION, UNFORTUNATELY HAVE EXPERIENCED BOTH. DASH IS NOT SAFE WITH CRACKED, JAGGED PLASTIC EDGES WAITING TO IMPALE OR SLICE YOU, ASSUMING THAT FLYING PEICES WOULDNT DO EVEN MORE HARM IF AIRBAG HAD GONE OFF. SAME PROBLEM IN DASH ON TWO PERSONAL VEHICLES, NOW RELUCTANT TO GO ANYWHERE IN ONE THAT WASNT WRECKED BECAUSE AIRBAG PROBABLY WONT WORK IN IT EITHER IF SOMETHING WERE TO HAPPEN. I KNOW MINE ISNT THE ONLY ONE, WHOVER HAS CONTROLLING INTEREST OF DODGE THIS MONTH NEEDS TO STEP UP AND ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. RIDICULOUS TO THINK OF REPLACING DASH FOR $800 - 1200 WITH A PART OF NO BETTER INTEGRITY THAN THE ONE IT ALREADY HAD. MORE RIDICULOUS IS THE FACT THEY KNOW THE AIRBAGS FAILURES ARE AN ISSUE ON THESE TRUCKS FOR YEARS NOW AND HAVE DONE NOTHING TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. IT SHOULDNT BE UP TO THE CUSTOMER TO WORRY ABOUT THESE TWO CRITICAL SAFETY ITEMS . I SPENT A MAJORITY OF MY WORKING LIFE IN THE DODGE BUSINESS, HAVE SEEN IT FROM ALL ANGLES, NOW AS THE IRATE AND DISGUTED OWNER OF TWO VEHICLES THAT LEAVE ME WITH NO DESIRE TO OWN/OPERATE. *TR
Jul 21, 2010
DASHBOARD HAS BROKEN APART AND COMPLETELY CAVED IN LEAVING EXPOSED WIRING AND TURNED BROKEN PIECES INTO PROJECTILES IF THE AIR BAG WAS TO DEPLOY. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT POSES A RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY AND EXISTS IN A GROUP OF VEHICLES OF THE SAME DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE. BECAUSE IT IS A CRITICAL VEHICLE COMPONENT THAT HAS BROKEN, FALLEN APART, AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, IT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONS INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM AND IF YOU DO A LITTLE RESEARCH ONLINE (WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM)YOU WILL SEE HOW WIDESPREAD THE PROBLEM ACTUALLY IS. DODGE SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES FOR NOT ALREADY RECALLING ALL TRUCKS WITH THIS PROBLEM AT NO CHARGE TO THEIR LOYAL CUSTOMERS. *TR
Nov 18, 2009
I BOUGHT A 1999 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB BRAND NEW IN MILTON FL. THE TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 76000 MILES AND THE COMPLETE DASH ASSY HAS BROKEN AND CRACKED INTO A DOZEN PIECES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THIS HAS BECOME A SERIOUS AIR-BAG/ FOD HAZARD IF IT NEEDS TO DEPLOY AND COULD CAUSE INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. DEALERS AND MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO RECOGNIZE AND REPAIR THE DEFECTED DASHES. *TR
Nov 16, 2009
+ 4 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
I OWN A 1999 DODGE RAM TRUCK. THE DASHBOARD HAS COMPLETELY CAVED IN ALLOWING PIECES TO FALL DOWN AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE TRUCKS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. REPLACEMENT IS COST PROHIBITIVE.
May 25, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS WITHOUT ANY WARNING SIGNALS, THE A/C WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO DETERMINED THE SYSTEM SHOULD BE RECHARGED; TRACER DYE WAS ADDED TO DETECT ANY LEAKS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AGAIN, AFTER A NEW FAILURE AND THE TRACER DYE INDICATED THE LEAKING WAS FROM THE EVAPORATOR COIL, WHICH WAS LOCATED INSIDE THE CABIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND INFORMED THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE A/C SYSTEM. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN BECAUSE OF THE TOXICITY OF THE FREON GAS AFFECTING ALL OCCUPANTS INSIDE THE CABIN.*AK
Oct 06, 2006
AIR CONDITION REVERTS TO DEFROST CAUSING WINDOWS TO FOG, REVERTS FROM AIR VENTS TO DEFROST VENTS WHILE TRAVELING ON ROADWAY, CAUSES WINDSHIELD TO FOG AND VISIBILITY TO DECREASE. *LA
Oct 19, 2003
VAN, CONSUMER STATES THE AIR CONDITIONER DOES NOT COOL THE VEHICLE. DEALER HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO PROBLEM. TS
Oct 31, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THE BLOWER MOTOR FAILED 2 TIMES AND A NEW CONDENSER WAS REPLACED. HOWEVER THERE IS NO COLD AIR COMING OUT WHEN ENGAGED. *TT
Aug 28, 2002
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
6 complaints
99 RAM 1500 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE RUNNING HEATER! CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS THE DEFECTIVE DASH MATERIAL FALLING APART AND THE INSULATION FELL ONTO THE RESISTOR LOCATED ON TOP OF THE BLOWER MOTOR CAUSING A INTERIOR FIRE. THIS WAS CONFIRMED BY MYSELF A MECHANIC FOR OVER 30 YEARS AND A CERTIFIED PAINT AND BODY SHOP. TRUCK WAS IN MINT CONDITION AND NOW A TOTAL LOSS. THE TRUCK WAS IN A STATIONARY POSITION IN A COLLEGE PARKING LOT! CONTACTED MANUFACTUER ONLY REPLY WAS SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES IN A 5 MILE RADIUS SAME MAKE AND MODEL THAT THE SAME THING HAPPENED TOO.
Nov 16, 2015
OVER THE PAST YEAR MY DASHBOARD HAS SLOWLY SELF DESTRUCT. IT STARTED WITH A SINGLE CRACK, THEN ANOTHER AND ANOTHER AND ANOTHER, TO THE POINT WHERE IT HAS LITERALLY COLLAPSED. MY A/C VENTS ARE EFFECTED AS WELL AS MY RADIO IS NOW STARTING TO ACT UP. I AM IN FEAR THAT WITH THE INTENSE ARIZONA SUN, MY WIRING MAY START TO SHORT OUT AND CAUSE A FIRE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. CAN DODGE BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE? I'M WORRIED. *TR
Aug 01, 2010
1999 DODGE LARAMIE 1500 QUAD 4X4. DASH HAS CRACKED AND BROKE INTO PIECES AND FALLEN INTO DASH WIRING HARNESSES. CURRENTLY HAS ONLY AFFECTED THE FRONT SPEAKERS. CONCERNS ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND HEADLAMP WIRES LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. *TR
Dec 28, 2008
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE 1500 QUAD CAB TRUCK AND BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW IN 1999. THIS PAST YEAR MY DASH BOARD STARTED CRACKING AND THEN JUST CAVED IN. I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH FOUR KIDS. THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION. I AM NOW STARTING TO HAVE OTHER ISSUES WITH THE ELECTRICAL. THIS IS A HAZARD TO ME AND MY KIDS. I PROMISE SOMEONE WILL BE SUED IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MYSELF OR MY KIDS. DODGE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT CALL THIS A RECALL. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. *TR
Aug 06, 2007
DASH BOARD COLLAPSED CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP. *TR
May 29, 2007
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
5 complaints
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. *TR
Jan 03, 2010
THE DASH IS CRACKING AND FALLING IN. IF THIS TRUCK WAS EVER IN A CRASH THE SHARP PIECES WILL GO EVERYWHERE AND HURT THE PASSENGERS IN THE TRUCK! *TR
Oct 20, 2009
DASHBOARD IS CRACKING AND CONTINUES CRACKING - LARGE CHUNKS ARE FALLING IN BELOW THE DASH WHERE MOST CRUCIAL WIRING IS LOCATED. *TR
Jul 06, 2008
1999 DODGE RAM 1500, SECOND DASH BOARD THAT IS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES. FIRST DASHBOARD REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY DAYS BEFORE IT EXPIRED!! NEW DASHBOARD WAS COVERED WITH DASHBOARD RUG TO PREVENT SUN DAMAGE AS SUGGESTED BY DEALER. NO GOOD, IT WAS CRACKED IN MULTIPLE PLACES AGAIN. *AK
May 08, 2007
I AM THE OWNER OF A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. I KNOW THERE ARE MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE DASH BOARD ON MY TURCK WAS IN GREAT SHAPE WHEN I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. NOW WITHIN THE LAST COUPLE MONTHS THE DASH BOARD HAS BEGAN TO DEVELOP LARGE CRACKS IN IT, AROUND THE RIGHT SIDE AIRBAG. THE PROBLEM HAVE GOTTEN PROGRESSIVLY WORSE UNTIL TODAY, WHILE SHUTTING MY HOOD, A VERY LARGE CHUNK AND SEVERAL SMALLER CHUNKS FELL INTO THE FIREWALL AREA WITH A COUPLE SMALLER PIECES FALLING DOWN ONTOP OF THE AIRBAG. I AM FILING A COMPLAINT DUE TO A FEAR THAT IF I WAS TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT, WHERE AN AIRBAG WOULD SAVE THE FRONT PASSENGERS LIFE, THAT 1.) THE AIRBAG WILL FAIL TO DEPLOY PROPERLY DUE TO CHAFFING AND CUTS INTO THE AIRBAG FROM DASH PIECES FALLING AND 2.) LARGE PIECES OF PLASTIC DASH WILL BECOME SHRAPNAL FLYING AROUND THE CAR OF THE TRUCK RESULTING IN FURTHER AVOIDABLE INJURIES. I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THIS DASH OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. PAYING FOR A PROBLEM THAT COUNTLESS FELLOW DODGE OWNERS ARE HAVING. LOOK AROUND ON ANY DODGE RAM FORUM AND DO A SEARCH ON DASH AND YOU WILL PULL UP THOUSANDS ON TOP OF THOUSANDS OF POSTS ABOUT THE 2ND GEN DODGE RAM PICK-UPS (94-01) HAVEING THE SAME DASH BOARD PROBLEM.
Oct 15, 2006
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5 complaints
WHEEL BEARINGS WEARING OUT, ABS BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON, BRAKE PADS BEING REPLACED ALOT, WEARING OUT TIRES ON THE FRONT (NEW TIRES) IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS, BRAKE CALIPER NEEDING TO BE REPLACED REPEATEDLY, BALL JOINTS WEARING OUT, UNSAFE TO DRIVE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF FAILURES, LOSS OF USE OF VEHICLE DUE TO THAT FACT. *TR
Nov 25, 2007
UNDER NORMAL BRAKING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WHEN BRAKING THERE WAS VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END, CAUSING POOR STEERING CONTROL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER NOTED THAT PASSENGER'S SIDE RIGHT CALIPERS WERE STICKING, ALSO, REAR BRAKE DRUMS WERE REPLACED DUE TO THE BRAKES BEING OUT OF ROUND. CONSUMER STILL HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER VISTING THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. AN ENGINEER FROM CHRYSLER INDICATED THE BRAKES WERE TOO POWERFUL FOR VEHICLE'S WEIGHT, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO TWIST UPON BRAKING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Mar 30, 2000
BRAKES WHEN APPLYING IF YOU HIT A BUMP THEY WILL RELEASE ALSO PULLS TO THE RIGHT FEELS LIKE YOU HAVE NO BRAKES. STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT VEHICLE SWAYS ALL OVER THE ROAD UNABLE TO KEEP STRAIGHT JERKS TO THE LEFT & RIGHT.
Mar 24, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SEVERLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. ABS SYSTEM LOCKS UP, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Feb 18, 2000
PROBLEM: WHOLE TRUCK SHAKES OR PULSATES FRONT TO BACK WHILE BRAKING. DEALER REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS IN APRIL. PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. DEALER REPLACED REAR DRUMS IN SEPTEMBER. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS AND GETTING WORSE. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX PROBLEM AND WAITING FOR REPLY FROM CHRYSLER'S TECH SUPPORT. DEALTERSHIP WON'T ATTEMPT TO FIX UNTIL THEN. *AK
Dec 16, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
I HAVE HAD MY VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO COOLANT LOSS AND ODOR IN CAB. THEY SAID, ON AT LEAST TWO OF THE OCCASIONS, THAT THEY DO NOT SEE A PROBLEM. ON ONE OCCASION THEY DID REPLACE THE THERMOSTAT BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE SERVICE DEPT SAYS ITS THE "INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET". I ASKED IF IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD NO. I ASKED IF THE LOSS OF COOLANT WAS DUE TO THIS GASKET FAILURE THEY STATED THAT THE GASKET HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM.? I ASKED A FRIEND OF MINE IF THE GASKET DEFECT COULD BE THE REASON FOR THE COOLANT LOSS AND HE ADVISED ME, MOST DEFINITLY. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I NEEDED THE TRUCK FIXED, SO I PAID FOR THE REPAIR. LOW AND BEHOLD I'M STILL LOSING COOLANT.*AK
Aug 29, 2002
WHILE DRIVING TRUCK BEGAN TO LOSE POWER. ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *AK
Aug 13, 2002
OIL IS SHOULD BE CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES, CONSUMER NEEDED OIL BEFORE THE 3000 MILES. OIL GAUGE WAS READING OIL 2 QUARTS LOW. CONSUMER FELT OIL WAS GOING UP INTO INTAKE MANIFOLD. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 30, 2002
CONSUME RWAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON. VEHICLE WAS IN REPAIR SHOP EIGHT TIMES, AND VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. *AK
Aug 01, 2000
THE OIL DIP STICK DOES NOT ACCURATELY READ, THE OIL CAN BE LOW WITHOUT PROPER INDENTIFICATION OF THE PROBLEM. *MJS UPDATED 04/23/07. *TR
Jun 13, 2000
SEATS
4 complaints
ENTIRE FRONT SEAT FRAME IS RUSTED. THE INTERIOR HAS NO SIGNS OF WATER DAMAGE OR MOISTURE EXPOSURE. *LN
Sep 07, 2013
RESTRAINTS IN ALL FOUR SEATING POSITIONS ARE INOPERABLE AND WILL NOT LOCK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 18, 2002
CONSUMER FOR SECOND TIME IS HAVING A HARD TIME LOCKING SEAT IN PLACE ON PASSENGER'S SIDE. CONSUMER HAS TO SLAM SEATBACK TO LOCK, OTHERWISE IT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH. SEAT WILL LOCK, BUT SEAT WILL NOT RETRACT. VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY.*AK
Sep 06, 2001
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE. DRIVER FLEW BACKWARD, AND SUSTAINED INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Dec 15, 1999
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
I BOUGHT A USED 1999 DURANGO IN 2004 WITH ONLY 37,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER REACHING 51,000 MILES THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT AND TOOK SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENTS WITH IT COSTING $900 IN REPAIRS. NOW AT 67,000 MILES, I NEED TO REPLACE TIRES AGAIN AND REPLACE BALL JOINTS FOR ANOTHER $800. NO CRASHES OR INJURIES, JUST FRUSTRATION AT A POORLY BUILT PRODUCT WHICH NO ONE SEEMS WILLING TO STAND BEHIND. *TR
Jun 11, 2007
THE INTAKE GASKET LEAKED, THERE WAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM VEHICLE, ENGINE OIL HAD LEAKED ALONG WITH A SMOKE ODOR, AND THERE WAS UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. SCC *JB
Mar 03, 2003
VEHICLE PULLED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. WHILE PULLING TO ONE SIDE, WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE PULLED TO OTHER SIDE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT. *AK HEADS HAVE CRACKED TWICE AND DEALER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. *SLC
Feb 15, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
DODGE RAM 1500 YEAR 1999 [XXX] MILEAGE: 66,164 [XXX] CUSTOMER SERVICE: I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE RESENT REPAIRS INCURRED IN REFERENCE TO INVOICE #[XXX] AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY EARLY THURSDAY MORNING OF THE 9TH OF FEBRUARY OF THIS YEAR, I HEARD A VERY LOUD BANGING OF METAL ON METAL AT THE SAME TIME THE REAR WHEELS OF MY TRUCK LOCKED UP. THE TRUCK THEN SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD BARELY MISSING THE GUARDRAIL AND OTHER CARS IN THE ADJACENT LANES. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MARIETTA DODGE. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP I WAS SHOWN BY THE TECH THAT THE CLIPS THAT HOLD THE PIN THAT SUPPORTS THE FICTION CLUTCH AND GEAR ASSEMBLY OF THE DIFFERENTIAL HAD FALLEN OUT INTO THE HOUSING LETTING THE PIN AND THE CLIPS FALL DOWN INTO THE GEARS CAUSING REAR-END TO LOCKUP AND SEVERE DAMAGE TO IT. THIS IN-TURN DAMAGED THE RING AND PINION GEARS AS WELL AS THE CASE, THE BEARINGS AND SO ON. A LIST OF THE PARTS AND LABOR ARE ON THE ACCOMPANYING. INVOICE # [XXX] TOTAL: $3730.86 I TOOK THE DAMAGED PARTS TO THE MACHINE SHOP AT THE BASE AND HAD THEM MAG-NI-FLUX TESTED. WE FOUND THAT THE SEVERAL OF THE PARTS HAD STRESS CRACKS INCLUDING THE RIGHT REAR AXIAL JUST BEHIND THE HUB THAT COULD OF LED TO ANOTHER ACCIDENT SHORTLY DOWN THE ROAD. THE MACHINIST CONCLUDED THAT THE CLIPS COULD HAVE FAILED DO TO POOR CASTING AND OR METAL FATIGUE. I WOULD TRULY APPRECIATE SOMEONE GETTING BACK TO ME ABOUT THIS REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION ON THIS MATTER. SINCERELY [XXX] *JB UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Feb 22, 2006
CAR REPAIRED NUMEROUS TIMES ON BRAKES, TRANSFER CASE AND MOSTLY TRANSMISSION. KEEP FIXING SEAL LEAKS BUT REFUSE TO SEARCH FOR SOURCE OF PROBLEM. NUMEROUS TRANSMISSION LEAKS, TRANSFER CASE LEAKS AND BRAKES SQUEAL EVEN AFTER REPAIR. BEEN IN SHOP 10 TIMES FOR REASONS ABOVE. SUPPOSEDLY DEALER STATES REPAIRED CORRECTLY EACH TIME. MY CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND STILL CONFLICTING WITH DEALER ABOUT IT. ALSO CONTACTED CHRYSLER WITH NO RESOLUTION.*AK
Dec 10, 2004
THE BACK HUBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 3600 MILES, AND THEN THE FRONT PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT 20,000. *AK
May 26, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND NOT SHIFTING RIGHT. IN TRAFFIC DECIDES TO DOWN SHIFT BY ITSELF.
Jan 15, 2004
CONSUMER HAS HAD TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION 4 TIMES AND MOTOR ONCE SINCE PURCHASE BECAUSE PISTON HAD HOLE IN IT. DEALER CANNOT SAY WHY. *AK
Feb 20, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING TEMPERATURE INDICATION LIGHT FLASHED. AFTERWARD VEHICLE WOULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Aug 16, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
3 complaints
POOR WORKMANSHIP AT 58,000 MILES MY PERSONAL (NOT USED FOR HAULING) USE 1999 DODGE RAM PICKUP HAD THE WATER PUMP, RADIATOR, FRONT BRAKE ROTORS, EVAPORATOR FAIL. COST OVER $3000.00. *JB
Sep 18, 2003
NO SUMMARY
Sep 17, 2000
EVERY TWO MONTHS BRAKE PADS HAVE TO BE REPLACED. CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE. IN ADDITION, TRUCK OVERHEATS. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM. *AK *ML
May 08, 2000
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY NOR DID THE SEAT BELTS PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER. AS A RESULT THE DRIVER SUSTAINED SERIOUS INJURIES. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
Sep 17, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF A COLLISION AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, AND SEAT BELTS CAME UNLATCHED, CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INOFORMATION. *AK
Sep 28, 2001
WHEN TRUCK WAS HIT BY A BRONCO, BRONCO TRAVELNG ABOUT 50 MPH, ON THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SIDE, THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG. ALSO, THE DRIVER'S OR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER.
May 10, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
WAS TRAVELING 45-50MPH & WOULD APPLY BRAKES, AND THEY WOULD LOCK UP. REAR ABS BRAKES DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DUE TO A LACK OF BRAKES. VEHICLE SLIDE 100 FT BEFORE THE IMPACT HAPPENED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
Aug 07, 2000
ON JANUARY 8, 2000, I WAS A PASSENGER IN A 1999 DODGE RAM PICKUP WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 44 NEAR MILEMARKER 274 IN MISSOURI. A FENTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER TRUCK CUT FROM THE CENTER LANE ACROSS THE PASSING LANE (WHICH WE WERE IN) AND TRIED TO GET ONTO THE SHOULDER. THIS MANEUVER WAS DONE WITHOUT ANY EMERGENCY LIGHTS, SIRENS, TURN SIGNALS, ETC. WE HAD APPROX. 2 SECONDS TO REACT AND THE DRIVER ONLY HAD TIME TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES. WE HIT THE RIGHT REAR CORNER OF THE FIRE TRUCK WHERE IT PROTRUDED INTO THE PASSING LANE AT APPROX 50 MPH. THE DODGE PICKUP WE WERE IN WAS TOTALLED PER SAFECO INSURACE COMPANY. SEATBELTS SAVED OUR LIVES, BUT WE WERE INJURED MUCH WORSE THAN WE WOULD HAVE BEEN IF THE AIRBAGS HAD GONE OFF. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED DURING THE ACCIDENT. THE AIRBAGS REMAINED UNDEPLOYED UP UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS LAST SEEN ON 1-13-2000. DODGE CLEARLY MADE A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IF A CRASH OF THIS MAGNITUDE DID NOT SET OFF EITHER AIRBAG. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE DODGE, AND CAN E-MAILTHEM IF REQUESTED. THE AMBULANCE REPORT ALSO DOCUMENTS THE NON-DEPLOYMENT. THIS NEEDS LOOKED INTO. THE ODDS OF EVEN ONE AIRBAG NOT GOING OFF IN A CRASH THIS HARD MUST BE ASTRONOMICAL, BUT FOR BOTH TO NOT GO OFF, SOMETHING WAS SERIOUSLY WRONG. *AK
Jan 25, 2000
WHEN DRIVING AT 35 MPH APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING CONSUMER NOT TO HAVE ANY BRAKES. CONSUMER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD-ON, AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
Oct 20, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
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
Aug 17, 2022
THE FUEL GAUGE DID NOT GIVE A CORRECT READING.*JB *TS
Feb 20, 2003
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL 1999 DODGE RAM (DEATH WOBBLE) THE LEFT FRONT OF THE TRUCK FEELS LIKE IT GOING TO FALL APART THIS TRUCK IS IN GOOD CONDITION OTHER THEN THE ONLY THING I CAN FIND IS A RANDOM STARTING DEATH WOBBLE AND OF COURSE NOBODY OWN UP TO THERE MISTAKE AS NORMAL AND ITS SAD YOU MAKE ALL THAT MONEY AND IT COMES WITH INNOCENT BLOOD ON YOUR HANDS DODGE YOU MADE A MISTAKE FIX IT BEFORE ITS TO LATE AND YOU IN UP KILLING PEOPLE I'M A VET WITH A CHILD IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY CHILD BECAUSE HE LOVES RIDING IN DADDY'S TRUCK I WILL TELL YOU ONE THING THERE WILL BE NO LAW SUIT ON MY HANDS THEY WILL MAKE A MOVIE OF THE HELL I BRING DOWN THOSE.... LETS JUST LEAVE IT AT THAT AND FIX THE PROBLEM I'M NOT ONE TO BE THE GUY THAT TELLS THE SPOILER PLUS ITS NOT GOING TO COME TO THAT BECAUSE YOU ALL ARE GOOD PEOPLE AND YOUR GOING TO DO THE RIGHT THING AND NOT HAVE FAMILY'S OUT THERE IN DEATH TRAPS
Oct 22, 2016
DATES LISTED WERE THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS IN.
Aug 13, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THE REAR HARD BRAKE LINE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME RAIL BEHIND THE FUEL TANK WAS SEVERELY RUSTED IN AN AREA ABOUT 4 INCHES LONG THAT COULD NOT EASILY BE VISUALLY INSPECTED (HIDDEN BEHIND THE FUEL TANK). THE HARD BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AT THE RUSTED AREA WHICH COMPROMISED 100% OF THE BRAKING POWER FROM THE PEDAL. SOME QUICK RESEARCH HAS REVEALED THAT THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS VEHICLE. MANY SUGGEST THIS WARRANTS A PRODUCT RECALL DUE TO THE DANGEROUS AND CRITICAL NATURE OF THE VEHICLE SUBSYSTEM IN QUESTION: BRAKES. I'M LUCKY TO BE ALIVE ... I HAD JUST RETURNED FROM A TRIP THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS IN TENNESSEE WITH A FULL LOAD IN THE TRUCK BED AND PULLING A MOTORCYCLE TRAILER. THE RUPTURE OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY WHILE I WAS AT A FULL STOP!
May 26, 2015
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME MY BRAKE LINE SPRUNG A LEAK - DRIVERS SIDE REAR. I AM SEEING MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE / LOCATION. *TR
Mar 11, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING HIS VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS COMPLETELY FALLING APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
Oct 06, 2008
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WILL COME ON. THEN, HAD TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE THEY HAD REPLACED IT. FEW MONTHS LATER, HAD HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON BRIGTHER. THEN STALLED, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *AK
Nov 26, 2001
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE MECHANIC ADVISED HIM THAT THE HYDRAULIC LINES RUSTED, AND THE ENTIRE BRAKING SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS BEFORE OR AFTER THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. 50 MILES PRIOR TO INCIDENT THE VEHICLE PASSED SAFETY INSPECTION. A YEAR AGO WHILE LEAVING HIS DRIVEWAY A BOLT FOR THE STEERING IDLE ARM FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE RUSTED BRAKE AREA WAS NOT EXPOSED AND RUSTED NEAR THE GAS TANK. *AK
Jan 24, 2007
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER WOULD APPLY BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD PULL SEVERELY TO RIGHT OR LEFT. STEERING WHEEL WOULD BIND UP & BECOME HARD TO TURN. SOMETIMES THERE WOULD BE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING. *AK CONSUMER IS PURSUING THE LEMON LAW. *SLC
Feb 08, 2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DURANGO THAT HAS JUST DEVELOPED A PROBLEM. FOR SOME REASON THE VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING WHILE DRIVING. IT CAN BE ON A SIDE STREET DOWN A NARROW CANYON WHICH JUST HAPPENED TO MY WIFE (THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR THE FACT SHE LOST POWER STEERING AND HAD VERY LITTLE CHOICE FOR PULLING OVER). IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY ANOTHER VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR REASONS I DON'T HAVE TO EXPLAIN. ONCE I PULL THE VEHICLE OVER AND LET IT SIT FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES IT STARTS BACK UP AND I AM ON MY WAY. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DODGE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY ARE QUITE PUZZLED ABOUT THE PROBLEM. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST 7-18-06. *JB
Jul 13, 2006
DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR JOLTED, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR CAME TO A HALT. THERE WAS NEVER ANY WARNING THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. ONCE TOWED, WE WERE TOLD THAT THE ENGINE HAD FAILED AND WOULD NEED A NEW ONE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS. THIS HAPPENED IN FLORIDA, SO THE CAR NEEDED TO BE TOWED BACK TO OUR HOME IN SOUTH CAROLINA TO THE TUNE OF $1000.00. WE THEN HAD THE MECHANIC THAT WORKS ON THE CAR SEARCH FOR A SALVAGED ENGINE. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK, HE WAS ABLE TO LOCATE ONE AND PUT THAT IN THE CAR. THAT COST WAS ALMOST $3000.00. WE THEN STARTED EXPERIENCING ALL TYPES OF PROBLEMS...THE WINDOWS WOULDN'T WORK, THE ALTERNATOR WENT, THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO BE DRAINED. AFTER ALL THIS WORK HAS BEEN COMPLETED, WE ARE OUT ALMOST $5500.00. THIS HAS INVOLVED A LOT OF TIME AND INCONVENIENCE TO OUR FAMILY SINCE THIS CAR IS THE PRIMARY TRANSPORTATION FOR OUR SON AT COLLEGE. HE HAS HAD TO TAKE ONE OF OUR CARS TO SCHOOL WHILE WE HAVE SPENT 3 MONTHS TRYING TO CORRECT ALL OF THESE ITEMS DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE. IN TALKING WITH THE CHRYSLER HEADQUARTERS, THEY HAVE HEARD ABOUT THE ENGINE FAILURE SITUATION AND APPARENT "SLUG" IN THE LINES, HOWEVER, THEY HAVE NOT HEARD IT ENOUGH TO WARRANT A RECALL OR RE-IMBURSE THOSE OF US THAT HAVE SPENT THOUSANDS TO CORRECT THEIR PROBLEM. OUR BIGGEST CONCERN IS THAT THIS CAR HAS ALL THESE NEW PARTS AND SHOULD LAST OUR SON THROUGH THE NEXT 4 YEARS OF COLLEGE, HOWEVER, WHAT'S NOT TO SAY THIS COULDN'T HAPPEN AGAIN WITH THE SALVAGED ENGINE? WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY AND ALL ASSISTANCE.*JB
Oct 27, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED WITH A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE AND THEN "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR THE RELAY STICKS ON THESE VEHICLES. THEN ONE OF THE 14 GA. WIRES OVERHEATS AND CATCHES THE WIRING HARNESS ON FIRE. THE 40 AMP FUSE DOES NOT BLOW. THE FIRE THEN CONTINUES UNTIL THE VAN IS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THIS VAN IS LOCATED AT THE VERIZON FLEET GARAGE, 8600 REES ST, NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA 346681.*AK
Sep 08, 2003
1998-2001 B-VAN (DODGE FULL SIZE). ABS CONTROL MODULE IS PROTECTED BY A 40 AMP FUSE. A 10 GA. WIRE COMES OUT OF THE CONTROL MODULE, THEN THIS WIRE "Y'S" OUT TO TWO 14 GA. WIRES. IT APPEARS AS THOUGH THE ABS PUMP OR RELAY ARE STICKING ON THESE VEHICLES. THEN ONE OF THESE 14 GA. WIRES OVERHEATS AND CATCHES THE WIRING HARNESS ON FIRE. THE 40 AMP FUSE DOES NOT BLOW. THE FIRE CONTINUES UNTIL THE ENTIRE VAN IS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THIS VAN IS LOCATED AT THE VERIZON REPAIR GARAGE, 4219 FRITCH DR. BETHLEHEM, PA 18017.*AK
Sep 08, 2003
EQUIPMENT,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2 complaints
I HAD AHNAFIELD CORP. INSTALL ON MY 1999 DODGE MINI VAN ZERO EFFORT STEERING, A PAC UNIT ( POWER ASSIST HAND CONTROL) ALONG WITH THIS THERE WERE REMOTE SWITCHES INSTALLED FOR THE LIGHTS, WIPERS/WASHERS & HORN. SINCE DRIVING IT AWAY FROM THEIR BUSINESS ON 10-16-02 THE BRAKES HAVE CONSTANTLY GRABBED AND THE STEERING WILL CATCH AS YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP LIGHT AND TRYING TO SLOW DOWN WHILE TURNING THE CORNER, OR IN A PARKING LOT WHEN TRYIN TO PARKL THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN GOING DOWN HILL AND A CHILD WOULD RUN OUT IN FRONT OF ME AND THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WOULD LOCK UP, (I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE BRAKING AND TRYING TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO MISS THE CHILD.)THEY SAY THIS IS A NORMAL PHENOMENON. I SAY IT IS A DANGEROUS THING AND SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED, I AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN STOPPING THIS PRODUCT FROM BEING PUT ON THE MARKET. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT, ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD. I HAVE HAD THE VAN SETTING RUNNING AT AN IDLE SPEED WITHOUT BEING IN GEAR LOCK UP THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES. I COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL NOR COULD ANYONE ELSE.*JB
Feb 25, 2003
I HAD THE AHNAFIELD CORP. 3219 W. WASHINGTON ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46222 (317-636-8061) MODIFIY MY 1999 DODGE MINI VAN WITH ZERO EFFORT STEERING & A PAC UNIT (POWER ASSIST HAND CONTROL). ALONG WITH THIS THERE WERE REMOTE SWITCHES INSTALLED FOR THE LIGHTS.WASHER, WIPER, & HORN. SINCE DRIVING IT AWAY FROM THEIR BUSINESS 10-16-02 THE BRAKES HAVE CONSTANTLY GRABBED AND THE STEERING WILL CATCH AS YOU APPLY THE BRAKES. THIS HAPPENS WHEN COMING TO A STOP LIGHT AND TRYING TO SLOW DOWN TURNING THE CORNER, OR IN A PARKING LOT WHEN TRYING TO PARK. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN GOING DOWN HILL AND A CHILD WOULD RUN OUT IN FRONT OF ME THAT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM WOULD LOCK UP, (YOU COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE SWERVING TO MISS THE CHILD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES). THEY SAY THIS IS A NORMAL PHENOMENON. I SAY IT IS A DANGEROUS THING & SHOULD NOT BE ALOUD, AND AM ASKING FOR YOUR HELP IN STOPPING THIS PRODUCT FROM BEING PUT ON THE MARKET. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT, ONLY BY THE GRACE OF GOD. I HAVE HAD THE VAN SETTING RUNNING AT AN IDLE SPEED WITHOUT BEING IN GEAR LOCK UP THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES. I HAD A BIG MAN WITH ME (OVER SIX FEET TALL) HE GOT OUT AND LOOKED & THE WHEELS WERE STRAIGHT (NOT TURNED ALL THE WAY EITHER WAY). HE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL EITHER.*JB
Feb 25, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
WHILE APPEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE (VEHICLE HAS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON REAR WHEELS ONLY), THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE PASSENGER CAUSING HIM TO MOVE FORWARD AND HIT BOTH KNEES ON THE DASH, THE SEAT BELT GRABBED YANKING PASSENGER BACK INTO DOOR AND THE PASSENGER HIT HEAD ON THE WINDOW, AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY. NLM
Oct 03, 2001
WHILE APPEMPTING TO STOP THE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE VEHICLE (VEHICLE HAS ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ON REAR WHEELS ONLY), THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE PASSENGER CAUSING HIM TO MOVE FORWARD AND HIT BOTH KNEES ON THE DASH, THE SEAT BELT GRABBED YANKING PASSENGER BACK INTO DOOR AND THE PASSENGER HIT HEAD ON THE WINDOW, AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY. NLM
Oct 03, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
2 complaints
TIRES, THOUGH WE HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OR TREADS PEELING OFF, THE TIRES ARE WEARING MUCH QUICKER THAN THEY SHOULD. WITH ONLY 12,000 MILE ON THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES LOOK LIKE IT'S BEEN DRIVEN 50,000 MILES. MID OCTOBER WE CALLED CHRSYLER IN AUBURN HILLS, TO LET THEM KNOW HOW UNSAFE WE FEEL DRIVING THIS TRUCK. WE HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER ELEVEN TIMES FOR WARRANTY WORK, EIGHT OF WHICH WERE FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK (DOT NUMBER: M32KERHX TIRESIZE: P245/75R16)
Nov 24, 2000
TIRES, THOUGH WE HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT OR TREADS PEELING OFF, THE TIRES ARE WEARING MUCH QUICKER THAN THEY SHOULD. WITH ONLY 12,000 MILE ON THE VEHICLE, THE TIRES LOOK LIKE IT'S BEEN DRIVEN 50,000 MILES. MID OCTOBER WE CALLED CHRSYLER IN AUBURN HILLS, TO LET THEM KNOW HOW UNSAFE WE FEEL DRIVING THIS TRUCK. WE HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK BROUGHT BACK TO THE DEALER ELEVEN TIMES FOR WARRANTY WORK, EIGHT OF WHICH WERE FOR BRAKE PROBLEMS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: M32KERHX TIRE SIZE: P245/75R16 )
Nov 24, 2000
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHETHER IT IS 20 OR 60MPH, WHEN LOOSENING UP ON THE STEERING WHEEL IT WILL PULL EXTREMELY HARD TO THE RIGHT. WHEN DRIVING LONG DISTANCE, DRIVER HAS TO FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL IN ORDER TO HOLD IT. IT HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP EIGHT TIMES. THEY HAVE REPLACED FRONT BRAKES, AND SHOCKS. *AK
Jan 31, 2000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 65 MPH, CONSUMER HAD TO MAKE A SUDDEN / EMERGENCY STOP. THE BRAKES FAILED TO GRAB. STOPPING DISTANCE WAS EXTENDED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER & THE MECHANIC HAD THE REAR SHOES/ ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED. THE PADS WERE GLAZED OVER. BRAKES HAD FADED OUT AT 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WOULD DRIFT FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. HAD STEERING GEAR BOX REPLACED & WHEELS REALIGNED. THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS FAILED TO REGISTER CORRECT GAS MILEAGE PER GALLON. BRAKES STILL DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. *AK *YC
Oct 27, 1999
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BAND THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK WAS RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,649. *BF *JB
Jun 06, 2019
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
1999 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP, WHILE DRIVING AROUND 35-45 MPH USUALLY ON A DOWNHILL GRADE THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO SHAKE,THE ONLY WORD TO DESCRIBE IT IS VIOLENTLY AND WILL NOT SUBSIDE UNTIL YOU CAN GET THE SPEED BELOW 20MPH BUT YOU CAN NOT JUST APPLY THE BREAKS OR THE SHAKING BECOME UNCONTROLLABLE,I HAVE REPLACE MOST OF THE SUSPENSION(CONTROL ARMS,BALL JOINTS ECT.)NOTHING WORKS.THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES! I'VE TALKED TO OTHERS AND THERE IS A NAME FOR IT, DODGE DEATH WOBBLE. ALSO I AM ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE DODGE DASH CANCER, IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS MY DASH HAS BASICALLY DISINTEGRATED....CONSIDERING BRINGING A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
Jan 06, 2019
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAVE PURCHASED A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT. THE DASH HAS HAD A PROBLEM IN THE PAST AND CRACKED AND SPLIT. I HAVE REPLACED IT BUT EXPECT THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN THIS OCCURS DURING AN ACCIDENT, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR THE BROKEN PIECES OF THE BRITTLE PLASTIC TO BECOME SHRAPNEL AND PUNCTURE OR BECOME A FLYING PROJECTILE IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. IF IT IS CAUGHT BY THE AIRBAG, THE SPEED CAN BE ACCELERATED WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYS. WHEN WILL NHTSA ISSUE A RECALL ON THE DASHBOARD OF THESE TRUCKS. THE BEZEL AND THE GLOVEBOX'S ARE ALSO SPLITTING AS WELL. WHEN CAN THE RECALL BE EXPECTED. I HAVE NOTED BEFORE THAT THIS PROBLEM EXIST ON NHTSA'S WEBSITE UNDER SEVERAL CATEGORIES.. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE IF THE DASH CRACKS OR BREAKS OFF DURING AN ACCIDENT. OWNERS ARE WAITING FOR A RECALL SO THAT THEY DO NOT CONTINUE TO HAVE TO PULL MONEY OUT OF THERE POCKET TO FIX REPAIRS ON ITEMS THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE A PROBLEM.
Nov 27, 2017
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY TRUCK JUST CUT OFF WOULDNT START BACK RUN STRAIGHT WIRE FROM IGNITION CHANGED IGNITION RELAY NOTHING NEXT RUN STRAIGHT WIRE FROM RELAY TO BATTERY IT STARTED UP I HAVE NO O/D AND HAVE TO SHIFT BY HAND SOMETIMES TRUCK STALLS BUT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP BEEN THIS WAY SINCE 2010 TRUCK HAS 55000 MILES ON IT.
Oct 08, 2017
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
OUR SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP ON OUR 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. TOOK OUR DODGE TRUCK TO DODGE DEALERSHIP 06/05/2017 WHO SAID OUR SEAT BELT CONTROL MODULE HAD GONE OUT. WE PAID $400 TO REPLACE. PICKUP ON 06/26/2017. 3 DAYS LATER 06/29/2017 WHILE TOWING OUR 20 FT NORTH RIVER BOAT ACROSS CHARLESTON HARBOR BRIDGE ON THE DOWN HILL SIDE TO PORT LAUNCH RAMP OUR VEHICLE POWER SHUT DOWN, SEAT BELTS LOCKED UP AGAIN AND OUR BOAT WEIGHT PUSHED HITCH INTO OUR TRUCK DESTROYING THE HITCH AND WHEEL JACK. THE BOAT HAD TO BE TOWED ( $399) TO BE REPAIRED AND $150. IN HITCH REPAIRS. THE TRUCK ITSELF WOULD NOT START UNTIL THE BATTERY NEGATIVE WIRE WAS REMOVED. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN DIRECTLY TO DEALERSHIP ABOUT 5 MILES AWAY. A LOCAL POLICE OFFICER WAS FOLLOWING BEHIND OUR VEHICLE AND STOPPED TO HELP; CALLING A TOW TRUCK. NO REPORT WAS FILED OR REQUIRED. AFTER A 2 WK DELAY THEY COULD NOT FIND A REPLACEMENT MODULE SAYING THEY WERE DISCONTINUED. ADMITTED THEY HAD INSTALLED A MODULE ( NOT A SEAT BELT MODULE SUPPOSEDLY BY MECHANICS ERROR) REQUESTED OUR MONEY BACK WHICH THEY DID 07/14/2017. WE HAVE BEEN SEARCHING UNSUCCESSFULLY ONLINE AND OTHER SOURCES WHICH SAY THEY ARE DISCONTINUED, NOT AVAILABLE. OUR STATE AND CITY LAW CARRIES A $250 DOLLAR FINE FOR NO SEAT BELT USE MORE IMPORTANTLY WE OUR NOW SUBJECT TO EXTREME POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR MAIMING IN AN ACCIDENT. ACCORDING TO SOME INFORMATION THIS ALSO AFFECTS OUR AIR BAGS WHICH MAY CAUSE FAILURE OF THEM. WE HAVE BEEN TOLD OUR INSURANCE IS NULL AND VOID IF WE DON'T HAVE SEAT BELTS AND EVEN IF WE COULD GET A MECHANIC TO DO A WORK AROUND ( WHICH THEY REFUSED DUE TO THE LIABILITY ISSUES) INSURANCE STILL VOID. IN CASE OF OUR DEATH OR INJURY THERE WILL BE A LAWSUIT AGAINST DODGE. IT WON'T DO US MUCH GOOD! THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE. DODGE SHOULD BE FORCED TO PROVIDE A LAW REQUIRED SEAT BELT MODULE REPAIR. HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL DIE BEFORE THEY FIX THE PROBLEM?
Sep 20, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
DRIVING 30 MPH SUDDEN STRONG SMELL OF GASOLINE THEN VISIBLE WHITE FOG OF VAPOR ROSE FROM DEFROST VENTS (DEFROSTER/FAN NOT ON) PULLED OVER IMMEDIATELY BUT BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR WITH NO ACTIVATION OF BRAKES. ALL THIS HAPPENED QUICKLY, WITHIN 10 SECONDS USED EMERGENCY BRAKE TO STOP VEHICLE TO EVACUATE 10 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND SELF BARELY IN TIME. BYSTANDER SHOUTING THAT IT WAS ON FIRE. FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDER HOOD AND SPREAD INTO CAB. FIRE DEPT. CALLED BY BYSTANDER AS WE USED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS UNSUCCESSFULLY. TRUCK WAS ENGULFED AND DESTROYED. RECALLS WERE ADDRESSED SPRING OF 2003. A LATER RECALL NOT REALIZED BY US INCLUDES FIX FOR ANTILOCK BRAKE CONTROLLER CORROSION THAT COULD CAUSE FIRE. GEICO CLAIM # 0480694490101028 BUT NO COMPENSATION, AS NOT COVERED FOR FIRE. FIRE DEPT. TOOK A REPORT, POLICE SAID NO COLLISION SO THEY DIDN'T. I DON'T CURRENTLY HAVE THE FIRE DEPT. REPORT BUT MAY BE ABLE TO OBTAIN IT.
May 07, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
ENTIRE DASH IS CRACKING AND FALLING APART. CHUNKS ARE GETTING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS AND MAY CAUSE SAFETY MALFUNCTION. FRONT WINDOW DEFROSTER NOT ABLE TO WORK CORRECTLY CAUSING VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. I AM A PH.D. POLYMER CHEMIST AND THIS IS OBVIOUS SAFETY - MANUFACTURING DEFECT
Apr 10, 2016
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. THE DASH CRACKED AND PIECES FELL INTO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. ALL AROUND 120,000 TO 130,000 MILES. THE FUEL INJECTORS BEGAN TO FAIL AT 120,000 MILES.
Dec 08, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
AM ON THIRD ENGINE EACH TIME OIL PUMP FAILED,AND NOW THIS ONE IS ACTING UP, POWERTRAIN END OF YEAR BUILT TRUCK HAS A LOT OF 2000 PARTS ON IT, REAR END SEIZED UP DRIVE SHAFT BROKE REAR YOAK SPLIT IN TWO, SUSPENSION TIE RODS AND IDLE ARMS ALWAYS BREAKING, TWO BREAK DISKS 1 LEFT SIDE 1 RIGHT SIDE BROKE, LEFT ONE SPLIT RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE, THE RIGHT SIDE THE CENTER OF THE HUB BROKE RIGHT OUT AT THE BEARINGS RIPED RIGHT OUT
Jul 29, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY DIM AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TAIL LIGHT FAILED CAUSING THE BULB TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE WOULD SOMETIMES JERK FORWARD AND A SECTION OF THE DASHBOARD WOULD DETACH AND FALL TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,859.
Apr 08, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
IGNITION AND KEY ARE DEFECTIVE. IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM VEHICLE IGNITION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. IGNITION KEY FELL OUT OF IGNITION WHILE DRIVING. IGNITION KEY CAN BE REMOVED FROM IGNITION WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND IN MOTION. VEHICLE SOMETIMES DOES NOT NEED THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START THE ENGINE. IF THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING THE KEY CAN BE VERY EASILY PULLED OUT OF THE IGNITION ASSEMBLY, THE KEY JUST SLIPS RIGHT OUT OF THE IGNITION. CHRYSLER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED AND THEIR RESPONSE IS THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. I ASKED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE TO FORWARD THE COMPLAINT TO A HIGHER UP PERSON IN CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THAT AFTER MY PHONE CALL, THAT WAS THE END OF THE ISSUE AND CHRYSLER TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM CONCERNING A DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH. I SPOKE TO CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (800) 334-9200. THE APPROXIMATE INCIDENT DATE IS APPROXIMATE AND THE PROBLEM STARTED SIX YEARS AGO AND THE PROBLEM IS ONGOING THROUGH TODAY. AN INTERNET SEARCH YIELDS COUNTLESS OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME SUBJECT MATTER. THE CONDITION IS UNSAFE AND PLEASE LOOK INTO THE PROBLEM. THANK YOU. *TR
Jun 30, 2014
STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM MAGNUM 1500 THE DASH IT CRACKED IN TO DIFFERENT PLACES LIGHTS ON TOP DON'T WORK THE PUSH BUTTON IS BROKEN, AND THE CUP HOLDER TRAY IS BROKEN. *TR
Apr 23, 2010
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY 1999 DODGE RAM SEATBELTS ARE STUCK AND WILL NOT WORK. THEIR IS A RECALL FOR THEM BUT DODGE SAYS MY TRUCK IS NOT ONE OF THE PROBLEM TRUCKS THE VIN NUMBER IS NOT RECALLED. *TR
Mar 03, 2010
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
1. NO SPECIFIC EVEN LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE. THE ITEM IN QUESTION HAS BROKEN ON IT'S OWN. 2. THE DASHBOARD HAS BROKEN IN TWO DIFFERENT PLACES. ONE OF THE LARGE CRACKS IS DIRECTLY OVER THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WHICH IS CONCERNING AS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD CAUSE THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD TO SHATTER RESULTING IN A HIGHER INJURY RATE TO THE FRONT PASSENGER. 3. AFTER DOING RESEARCH AND DETERMINING THAT NUMEROUS OWNERS OF THE DODGE RAM PICK-UP ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT ISSUE I CONTACTED CHRYSLER TO LOOK INTO REPLACING THE DASHBOARD. CURRENTLY WAITING FOR THEIR RESPONSE. *TR
Jan 22, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DASH CRACKED AND FELL APART CAUSING HEADLIGHT WIRE TO MELT AND HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. *TR
Jan 09, 2010
STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
THE "DODGE DEATH WOBBLE" IS FOR REAL. WHILE DRIVING MY 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 ON THE INTERSTATE, I WENT OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE WHOLE TRUCK BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. IT WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO CONTROL AND DID NOT STOP SHAKING UNTIL I SLOWED DOWN TO UNDER 20 MPH. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AND DODGE SHOULD BE FORCED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN FIVE TIMES IN MY TRUCK. *TR
Nov 17, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
GOT MY TRUCK FEB.14,2000 AND IN 2001 I HAD TO START REPLACING FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKES. I DID THIS APPROXIMATELY 2 TIMES A YEAR. IT ALWAYS SEEMED TO BE THE ONES ON DRIVERS FRONT WORE OUT OTHERS WHERE FINE. ON OCT.12,2004 A RAINY NIGHT GOING HOME THE TRUCK STARTED TO SHIMMY WHEN I USED BRAKES. WHEN I WAS GOING TO TURN RIGHT THE BRAKES LOCKED UP ON FRONT AND THREW TRUCK INTO EMBANKMENT NOW WIFE MESSED UP HER NECK DUE TO IMPACT. I DID NOT FILE REPORT CAUSE NO ONE ELSE WAS AT FAULT. THE PROBLEM BECAME MORE FREQUENT. I CONTINUED REPLACING PADS UNTIL RECENTLY. ON JULY 28,2008 I CHANGED EVERYTHING EXCEPT BRAKE BOOST AND MASTER CYLINDER. THE SHIMMYING IS BACK AFTER 3 MONTHS. THE VEHICLE PULLS WHEN I USE THE BRAKES AND WILL THROW YOU INTO OTHER LANE OR OFF THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS WITH OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD THROUGH THE YEARS AS I TRIED TO REPAIR THE TROUBLE. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM, BUT AM TIRED OF REPLACING PADS. I HAVE NOT FIXED BODY DAMAGE FROM 2004 TILL I GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED. I HAVE HAD OTHERS TELL ME OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR DODGE TRUCKS. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO FIX THIS? *TR
Nov 07, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
VEHICLE'S BRAKING SYSTEM SEEMED NOT TO BE WORKING PROPERLY, TAKING LONGER DISTANCES TO STOP. A CHECK OF EQUIPMENT SHOWED ALL MECHANICAL PARTS TO BE FIT, AND ADJUSTED CORRECTLY. CONTINUED TO DRIVE VEHICLE BUT THEN HAD SMALL ACCIDENT INVOLVING BRAKING WHILE GOING DOWNHILL. AT THIS TIME IT WAS DETERMINED I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. DIAGNOSTICS OF THE BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM DETERMINED THE COMBINATION SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS THE CULPRIT AND HAD FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND FAILURE OF THE TRANSMISSION TO GO INTO COAST MODE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED. THIS ALSO RESULTS IN THE CRUISE FUNCTION TO NOT CANCEL WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF FAILURE THROUGH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FOR THIS FAULT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A REGULAR PROBLEM, AS THIS PART IS BACK ORDERED AT THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. BECAUSE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS FAULT I FEEL IT SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL, ESPECIALLY SINCE THERE IS NO FACTORY PART AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE CONDITION. MY VEHICLE IS STILL NOT REPAIRED. *TR
Jul 24, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
1999 DODGE RAM DASH CRACKING WHICH COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF ELECTRICAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS SUCH AS AIR BAGS, HEADLIGHTS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS. DODGE AND DODGE DEALERSHIPS ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM DUE TO THE TREMENDOUS NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS. REPORTS OF LARGE CHUNKS FALLING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING. *TR
Jun 29, 2008
STRUCTURE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING. THAT IS A SEPERATE FAILURE. THE NEXT FAILURE IS WHEN GOING OVER ANY BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS, RPMS, GUAGES, BELLS CUTS OFF AND IF YOU HAPPEN TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF, IT WILL NOT RESTART. IT IS NOT CORRECTED AND AFTER CONTACTING CHRYSTLER, THEY OPTED TO DO NOTHING TOWARDS THE REPAIR. *TR
Apr 22, 2008
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT MY 99 DODGE RAM NEW IN TUCSON, AZ. WITHIN A COUPLE OF MONTHS I BOUGHT A CARPET DASH COVER TO PROTECT THE DASH FROM THE SUN. HAVE NOT LOOKED UNDER COVER TILL TRUCK EXPERIENCED HEATER CORE PROBLEMS. TOOK TRUCK IN TO GET PART FIXED AND WAS INFORMED MY ENTIRE DASH WAS CRACKED. I NEVER USED PROTECTIVE CHEMICALS LIKE ARMORAL OR REMOVED THE DASH COVER, SO SUNLIGHT/CHEMICALS SHOULD NOT HAVE CAUSED THIS PROBLEM. AS WITH OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS "DODGE DASH CRACK" PROBLEM I HAVE LOST MY RIGHT FRONT SPEAKER AND OTHER ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT APPEARS TO BE HAVING ISSUES. NOTHING SPECIFIC YET EXCEPT FOR THE SPEAKER. HAVE APPOINTMENT FOR TRUCK, BUT DON'T EXPECT MUCH AS MY TRUCK IS SITTING AT 64,000+ MILES AND IT IS A FEW YEARS PAST WARRANTY. AM CONCERNED THAT THE DASH COULD BE CAUSING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH COULD LEAD TO FIRE OR AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Mar 13, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
1 complaint
THIS PROBLEM WITH THE POWER SEAT IS VERY UNSAFE AND IT IS A GOOD THING THAT I'M AM SOMEWHAT MECHANICALLY INCLINE AND THOUGHT TO PULL THE FUSE OUT JUST AS I COULD SEE THE SMOKE AND THE WHITE HARNESS UNDER THE SEAT WAS RED JUST READY TO IGNITE SO JUST PICTURE IF IT WOULD HAVE BEEN SOMEONE THAT IS NOT M.INCLINE AND WOULD NOT THINK OF PULLING THE FUSE I GUARANTEE A FIRE WOULD BREAK OUT UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT...I AM VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS BECAUSE THIS COULD HAVE BEEN MY WIFE AND 3YEAR OLD SON DRIVING IN THE TRUCK ALONE AND I GUARANTEE THAT SHE WOULD NOT HAVE THOUGHT TO PULL THE FUSE OUT OR THIS COULD HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE THAT HAS THE SAME TRUCK...ALSO I HAVE NOT TAKE THE TRUCK IN TO THE DODGE DEALER YET BECAUSE I CAN'T AFFORD A BIG REPAIR BILL ...THIS IS A BIG SAFETY HAZARD AND I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. *TR
Jan 21, 2008
SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DASH COVERING AIRBAG'S DETERIORATING, SEATBELT DOESN'T REWIND, SEAT BACK DOESN'T LATCH INTO A SECURE POSITION. I WONDER IF THE DASH WILL EXPLODE ON IMPACT AND WILL THE SHARDS OF PLASTIC CAUSE FURTHER INJURY. DURING A SUDDEN BRAKING EVENT WILL THE SEAT BACK THROW EVERYBODY IN THE VEHICLE INTO THE DASH IF THE SEATBELTS FAIL? NO INJURIES YET. CAN'T AFFORD ALL THE REPAIRS. *TR
Nov 25, 2007
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
1999 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB PLASTIC DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED MANY CRACKS. 1999 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB HAS DEVELOPED STEERING CLUNK. *AK
Jul 18, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
1999 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH DISSINTIGRATING DASH BOARD LEADING TO ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. WHEN MULTIPLE DEALERS WERE ASKED ABOUT THE PROBLEM THE ANSWERS GIVEN WERE ALWAYS "BECAUSE IT IS NOT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM, THEN IT IS NOT A WARRENTY ISSUE." WAS ALSO TOLD THAT SINCE IT WAS NOT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM THAT IT WON'T BE A RECALL MATTER UNLESS IT MIGHT CAUSE A SAFETY ISSUE.
May 24, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE GOT INTO HER 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 (FAILURE MILEAGE: 100000) THE SEAT BELTS WERE RETRACTED AND LOCKED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOP AND THEY NOTIFIED HER OF THE RECALL ON THE RETRACTOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL AND ASKED HER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. *JB UPDATED 2/22/2007 - BOTH FRONT SEAT BELT WERE LOCKED IN THE RETRACTED POSITION AND COULD NOT BE USED. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE WATER PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE AIR CONDITIONING HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE BRAKE LINES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE REAR END HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN. *NM
Jan 17, 2007
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HORN NOT WORKING HARD TO GET TO WORK... COMPLAINED TO DEALER AND DODGE. DODGE WOULDN'T COVER UNDER WARRANTY PERIOD. CAN'T USE HORN TO BEEP. ALSO TRANSMISSION WENT AT 36000 - 38000 MILES . TRANSMISSION SHOP STATE BAND TO TIGHT FROM FACTORY ON TRANSMISSION. CONTACTED DODGE AND THEY WOULD NOT HELP OUT. *NM
Dec 28, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
1).WE WERE DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE TRUCK, WE JUST GOT SUDDENLY DIED. THE GAS GAUGE SHOWED 1/4 OF A TANK. IT IS A SINGLE TANK TRUCK, BUT IT WAS OUT OF GAS. WHEN MORE WAS ADDED IT STARTED UP AND RAN. 2). A HEAVY RAIN FELL , MY SONS CARSEAT (LATCHED IN THE BACK SEAT OF THE QUAD CAB) WAS SO WET THE NEXT DAY I HAD TO WASH AND DRY THE PADDING BEFORE IT COULD BE USED. THE WINDOWS WERE SHUT, LOCKED TIGHT AND PARKED ALL NIGHT. 3). MY HUSBAND WAS COMING FROM WORK A DRUNK DRIVER SUDDENLY PULLED IN FRONT OF HIM. TRYING EVERYTHING TO STOP MY HUSBANDS TRUCK HIT HIS. THE AIR BAGS (NONE OF THEM) WENT OFF! THEY WERE "ON" AT THE TIME OF IMPACT. MY HUSBAND WAS GOING AROUND 45 MILES PER HOUR.4). AS MY HUSBAND STARTED TO WORK THE TRUCK SUDDENLY OVER REVVED AND DIED. IT WAS SAID THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. IT WAS LATER FOUND IT WAS A SENSOR WENT OUT. NEW SENSOR FIXED IT FOR ABOUT A DAY AND A HALF. 5). TRUCK SHIFTED FUNNY, LOST ALL OIL PRESSURE, AND DIED THE MOTOR FAILED. WHEN IT WAS OPENED UP THE CYLINDER WALLS WERE NOT ASSEMBLED RIGHT AT THE FACTORY IT IS A SURPRISE IT EVEN MADE IT TO 87 THOUSAND MILES IN THE FIRST PLACE. THE XXX WALL PATTERN WAS HIGHLY VISIBLE AND NEVER WORN SMOOTH AS IT SHOULD HAVE IF IT WERE RUNNING PROPERLY FROM THE START. SOME OF THE PIECES ARE "MISSING" ALSO IN THIS MOTOR OTHERS ARE IMPROPERLY ALIGNED. WHEN HE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP IT WAS OUT OF BUSINESS AND THE DODGE COMPANY SAYS YOU BOUGHT IT YOU GOT IT . NOT EVEN 90 THOUSAND MILES ON IT . NOW WE ARE STUCK WITH THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF PAYING FOR MY CAR PAYMENT( AS TO SHUFFLE THE KIDS AROUND), HIS REPLACEMENT CAR (AS TO GET TO WORK 30+ MILES AWAY), AND THIS PILE OF MISTAKES IN A SHELL THAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE HIS TRUCK . THIS DOES NOT EVEN MENTION THE BURDEN OF THE COST WE ARE SUFFERING FROM TO RE BUILD THIS THING TO WORKING ORDER AGAIN . TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE; THIS IS JUST THE STUFF HE HAS TOLD ME ABOUT SO FAR, MORE IS BEING FOUND WRONG EVERY TIME HE CHECKS IN ON IT. *JB
Dec 28, 2005
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
DRIVING ALONG HIGHWAY 70 NEAR QUICNY CA. WHEN RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE SENDING THE VEHICLE INTO THE ROAD EMBANKMENT OVER TURNING THE VEHICLE ONTO ITS ROOF, THEN FLIPPING IT AGAIN ONTO THE REMAINING THREE WHEELS. THE VEHICLE HAD FRONT IMPACT AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Aug 10, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT QUAD CABS ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS ARE ON. MY ABS NO LONGER WORKS. OCCASIONALLY WHILE DRIVE THE LIGHTS WILL GO OUT BUT COME RIGHT BACK ON. THE TRUCK IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS FOR THE RADIO. WHILE USING THE VOLUME BUTTONS SOMETIMES IT WILL CHANGE RADIO STATION OR WILL TURN UP WHEN YOU WANT IT TO GO DOWN. I SAW THE RAM VAN OF THE SAME YEAR HAS A RECALL FOR THE CLOCK SPRING. IT STATES THAT THE SYMPTOMS ARE THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON. DOES THIS RECALL APPLY TO THE RAM TRUCKS ALSO? *NM
Aug 04, 2005
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
CONTACT STATED: 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. HOOD POPPED UP AT 45 MPH. SECONDARY LATCH DID NOT CATCH, IT JUST WENT RIGHT UP. DID NOT HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS ON SMOOTH ROAD. ALSO, HAD TO HAVE THE WHOLE FRONT END/ REAR END AND TRANSMISSION REBUILT. *AK
May 04, 2005
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
1999 DODGE RAM EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER.*MR 1 YEAR OLD AND NOT ON REPOSITORY. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED A LIGHT ON THE DASH ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER MECHANIC, WHO STATED HE WAS SOLD A VEHICLE WITH NO BRAKES. THE MECHANIC STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO FRONT BRAKES WITH SHIMS, FRONT ROTORS, TWO FRONT CALIPERS, BEARINGS, TWO REAR SHOES, TWO REAR HARDWARE, TWO DRUMS AND TWO REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS. THE VEHICLE JERKED WHEN THE CONSUMER PLACED THE GEAR INTO REVERSE. THE FRONT WHEEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WOULD SHAKE WHEN THE CONSUMER HIT A POTHOLE. THE WINDOWS WOULD FOG WITH A GREASY FILM, THE HEATING COIL WAS REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE 02 SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE PCV VALVE HOSE WAS REPLACED, THE LEFT BRAKE LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED, 4 INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. *JB
Apr 13, 2005
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
VEHICLE WHEEL ALMOST LAYED DOWN. BRAND NEW FRONT TIRES WORE DOWN. *TC THE BALL JOINTS FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE PROBLEM WITH THE TIRES. THE DASHBOARD CRACKED AND THE CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED AT A COST OF $525.00. *JB
Jan 14, 2005
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
L999 DODGE DURANGO UPPER AND OR LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURES ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS OVER A FOUR YEAR PERIOD. UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS USED AS ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER INSTALLED AND REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE KNOWN TO BE DEFICIENT ACCORDING TO NHTSA, AND ACCIDENTS AS WELL AS EXPENSIVE REPLACEMENT COSTS HAVE OCCURED. I AM NOW IN MY FOURTH REPLACEMENT CYCLE, WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVING BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES AND THE LOWERS NOW IN THEIR SECOND TIME. NHTSA HAS FAILED TO INCLUDE L998 AND L999 MODEL YEARS, ALLOWING DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO SLIP THE NOOSE REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS USED IN 2000-2004 MY VEHICLES. NHTSA SHOULD REQUIRE DODGE TO INCLUDE L998, L999 MODEL YEARS IN ITS RECALL INVESTIGATION. DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE REJECTED MY TWO SEPARATE APPEALS FOR REPLACEMENT OR REIMBURSEMENT, ONE IN 2003 AND THE OTHER IN 2004 PARTS FAILURE DATES WERE 12/27/01, 12/27/03, APRIL '04 AND ON 12/L8/04.*AK
Dec 20, 2004
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
ANNUAL MA STATE INSPECTION REVEALED RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT AND BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE SO ALL WERE REPLACED ON 12/3/04 ALONG WITH LEFT FRONT HUB BEARING...ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF SERPENTINE BELT 11/17/03...REPLACEMENT OF COOLANT TEMP SENSOR, THERMOSTAT AND THERMOSTAT GASKET, AND BELT TENSIONER 2/23/04...REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT FRONT HUB BEARING 5/04...REPLACEMENT OF FRONT ROTORS, LEFT FRONT CV AXLE, LEFT INNER TIE ROD, REAR SHOCKS, OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR, AND NEW TIRE DUE TO GOUGING OF INNER TIRE WALL BY FRONT END PARTS 8/17/04. CONSUMER HAS PAID FOR ALL REPAIRS DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. CONSUMER WANTS PROBLEMS DOCUMENTED GIVEN RECENT MEDIA REPORTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VEHICLE. CONSUMER WANTS TO SEE RECALL ISSUED FOR SEVERAL OF THESE SAFETY FAILURES AND WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FROM MANUFACTURER FOR EXPENSES INCURRED. *JB
Dec 11, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES AND ALL KINDS OF SENSORS AND NOW IM TOLD THAT I NEED A TRANSMISSION IN WHICH I HAD NO WARNING OF THE PROBLEM
Nov 10, 2004
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING SITUATION SINCE ABOUT 35000 MILES. UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY THE DEALER REPLACED ALL MOST ALL OF THE FRONT END PARTS ON MY 99 RAM 1500 4WD. MOST RECENTLY THIS TRUCK FAILED THE NEW YOUR STATE INSPECTION FOR WOBBLE IN THE STEERING BOX OUTPUT SHAFT. THIS STEERING BOX WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER ABOUT 9600 MILES BEFORE. THE TRUCK HAD A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING AND THE WHEEL WAS AT ABOUT 1:30 INSTEAD OF 12:00. THREE MECHANICS AND MYSELF SAW THE PLAY. THIS GARAGE TOLD ME TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER AS IT WOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY. I DID THIS AND HAD TO LEAVE THE TRUCK FOR THEM TO CHECK.I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT THERE WAS NO PLAY AND NO REPAIRS WERE NEEDED.THE TRUCK WHEEL WAS NOW AT12: 00 AND IT WAS HARD TO STEER WITH NO RETURN TO CENTER. I TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND HE SAID THAT THERE WERE NO ADJUSTMENTS TO THE STEERING BOX AND THAT THE ONLY ADJUSTMENT TO THE ALLIGNMENT WAS TOE IN SO HE SAID THAT MY TRUCK HAD DERVELOPED MEMORY STEERING AND THAT THE STEERING WAS REALLY TIGHT AND THAT I SHOULD NOT COMPLAIN. NOT SATISFIED AS I HAD SEEN THE PLAY MYSELF I REPLACED THE STEERING BOX AND LO AND BEHOLD THE STEERING WAS LIKE NEW. EASY RETURNS TO CENTER AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS CENTERED. WHAT I FOUND OUT ABOUT THE DEFFECTIVE STEERING BOX WAS THAT THE OVER CENTER ADJUSTMENT WAS 1 TURN TOO TIGHT AND THAT THE WORM SHAFT PRELOAD WAS TOO TIGHT AND THE PITMAN ARM SEALS WERE REPLACED WITH NEW SEALS AND THEY USED CHASSIS LUBE WHICH WAS NEW AND CLEAN.ALL THIS WHILE SAYING THAT THERE WERE NO REPAIRS NEEDED OR DONE. THE PITMAN SHAFT BEARING WAS WORN BETWEEN .045 AND.057 THE NEW SEALS TOOK UP THE PLAY. MY QUESTION WOULD BE IF NEMER DODGE SERVICE DOES THIS KIND OF REPAIR AND SAYS THAT THEY DID NOTHING TO KEEP FROM HAVING TO PAY FOR WARRANTY WORK WHAT ELSE ARE THEY DOING. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT MY SON ,AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER AS HE IS JUST NOW GETTING HIS LISCENCE, COULD NOT KEEP THIS TRUCK ON THE ROAD. HE NEEDED TO USE TWO LANES TO DRIVE. *AK
Sep 06, 2004
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
2 COUNTRY SQUIRE TIRES LT245/75/16 THREW THEIR TREAD BELTS FOR NO REASON WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WENT TO MY DEALER AND WANTED TO KNOW WHY. THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRES. I EXPLAINED THAT IF THESE TIRES HAD BEEN ON THE FRONT, I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED AND ASKED THEM TO CHECK WITH THE MFG. THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHO THE MFG. WAS AND REPLACED ONE OF THE TIRES WITH ANOTHER COUNTRY SQUIRE 245/75/16. THE OTHER TIRE WAS REPLACED WITH A SUMMIT TIRE WITH SIMILAR TREAD. I PAID FOR BOTH TIRES. WHEN THESE TIRES BLEW MY FENDER WAS DENTED & THE SHROUDS ABOVE THE TIRE WERE DESTROYED. MY MUD FLAPS WERE TORN OFF. DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE ANYTHING RIGHT. TOUGH LUCK. I STILL HAVE THREE OF THESE TIRES ON MY PICKUP. WHAT DO I DO? THESE TIRES HAD ONLY BEEN ON MY PICKUP FOR FOUR MONTHS WHEN I HAD TROUBLE. *AK
Jul 24, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,PARKING BRAKE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
SEVERAL CRACKS ALL ALONG DASH BOARD FROM WINDOW SEAL TO FRONT OF AIRBAG/VENT SECTIONS, WHEN I SHOWED THE DEALER WHO I BOUGHT IT FROM, THEY BRUSHED ME OFF LIKE I WAS COMPLAINING OF COSMETIC DAMAGE. I CONSIDER THESE CRACKS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT HOLD VITAL COMPONENTS IF I OR MY PASSENGERS WERE EVER IN A WRECK, MY VEHICLE INTERIOR WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION WHEN I BOUGHT IT FROM THE USED LOT IN OCTOBER 2001, I CAN'T SAY THE SAME FOR THE MECHANICS. THE FIRST DAY I HAD TO RETURN IT FOR THE HARMONIC BALANCER, THEN THE EMERG BRAKE LIGHT STAYED ON, THEN THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT WHICH LEAD TO REPLACEMENT OF DRUMS,ROTORS, AND CALIPERS. IN FEB 2003 I HAD TO TAKE IT IN FOR WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR BURN OUT, AND THIS LAST MONTH THE WATERPUMP WENT OUT. CAN YOU ADVISE ME AS TO WHAT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND WHAT PARTS AREN'T SUPPOSED TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON A VEHICLE THAT NOW HAS 82,000 MILES AND REGULAR UPKEEP? AND IF THE SOUND OF AIR BLOWING THRU LOOSE METAL IS WHAT MY TRUCK SHOULD SOUND LIKE WHEN I ACCELERATE FROM A NORMAL STOP? THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME,AMBER. *AK
Mar 15, 2004
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION: DODGES COMPUTER CONTROLS THE TORQUE CONVERTER FOR EMISSIONS AND FOR GAS MILEAGE. AFTER FOLLOWING DODGES SPECTS ON SERVICE FOR THE TRUCK AND NO ABUSE TO THE TRUCK WE STILL LOSS THE TORQUE CONVERTER WHICH THAN DESTROYED THE TRANSMISSION. STEERING: AT 30000 MILES THE SEALS IN THE STEERING GEAR BOX WENT OUT. AT 81000 AFTER REPAIR EARLIER THE SHAFT AND SEAL WENT OUT AND THE GEAR BOX HAD TO BE REPLACED. BOTH PROBLEM WE HAVE BEEN TOLD ARE PROBLEM DODGE WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILTY FOR BUT HAPPEN WITH MOST OF THIS MODELS TRUCKS.
Jan 15, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
FUEL PUMP QUIT WORKING.HAD TO PUT A NEW INJECTOR PUMP ON. TRANSMISSION HAS A CRACKED TAIL SHAFT ADAPTOR. THESE ARE BOTH UNUSUAL THINGS TO NORMALLY HAPPEN. ALTHOUGH THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY THIS TIME, I FEEL THAT THIS IS THE FAULT OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS MOST LIKELY A DEFECT FROM THE BEGINNING. A HAIRLINE CRACK WAS DISCOVERED AT A PLACE WHERE IT COULD NOT HAVE NORMALLY BEEN DAMAGED.
Jan 15, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
REPAIRED FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM AND CHARGED ME PART OF THAT WHICH I ASSUMED WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY SEAT BELT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED THEY SAY IT IS NOT THEIR PROBLEM BUT ACCORDING TO NHTSA, BELTS ARE MANUFACTURER?S PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION: WE WERE IN TRAFFIC IN MARCH IN HOUSTON TX WHEN TRANSMISSION DECIDED NOT TO WORK PROPERLY. DOWNSHIFTING IN TRAFFIC NEARLY CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT .THE DODGE PLACE SAID IT WAS THE VALVE BODY WHICH WAS NOT THE PROBLEM AT THE TIME THE BAND NEEDED ADJUSTING WHICH COST $87.00 AND THEY SAID IT WOULD COST 1300.00 TO FIX I PULLED INTO TRAFFIC AND IT DID IT AGAIN 7 MONTHS LATER IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY SO TRIED TO REMEDY PROBLEM & OURSELF COULD NOT DO. CALLED DODGE CORP. AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE TO DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY COULD HELP US FINANCIALLY FIX THIS. WE DID THEY SAID THEY WOULD EXCEPT $200. I SAID OK FIX THE PROBLEM THEN THEY CALLED BACK AND SAID SINCE SOMEBODY ELSE HAD PUT PARTS ON IT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT. I TOLD THEM THAT BEFORE THEY STARTED. SO GO FIGURE. I CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY ISSUE JUST BECAUSE OF IT DOWN SHIFTING IN TRAFFIC ALONE BUT TO NO AVAIL
Jan 15, 2004
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TRUCK SHOOK FOR NO REAL REASON REPLACED TRACKING BAR THAN SHOCK STABLISER . IT WOULD SHAKE AND I WOULD HAVE TO PULL OVER AND STOP TO MAKE IT GO AWAY .REPLACED TIRES FRONT AND IT WENT AWAY FOR 10,000 MILES THAN INTERMITTENTLY WOULD RETURN IT SHOWED UP ONE DAY ON A ROAD I TRAVELED ALL THE TIME PULLED OVER STOPPED THAN STARTED UP AGAIN NEXT DAY WENT OVER THE SAME SPOT NO SHAKE VERY ODD TRUCK ILL NEVER OWN A DODGE TRUCK AGAIN SOLD TRUCK FOR THE BANK PAY OFF . TOOK A LOSS ON THIS TRUCK TOLD THE GENTLEMAN WHO BOUGHT IT OF THE PROBLEM HOPE HE HAS BETTER LUCK THAN I DID WITH IT .
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,WHEELS
1 complaint
LEFT FRONT WHEEL PARTIALLY BROKE LOOSE, WITH LOSS OF STEERING, CAUSING PICK-UP TO VEER SHARPLY TO LEFT, STRIKING A SECURITY FENCE, AND SEVERELY DAMAGING LEFT FRONT, UNDER-CARRIAGE AND LEFT WHEEL SUSPENSION. SPEED APPROX. 30 MPH
Dec 30, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH 49,000 MILES ON IT AUGUST 2002 SINCE IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER A MINUMUM OF 7 TIMES BRAKES WORE OUT AND IN TO THE DRUMS, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON ENGINE NOT RUNNING PROPERLY AND 5 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS NOT ONE TIME HAS THE VEHICLE BEEN REPAIRED OTHER THAN FOR BRAKES WHICH I HAD TO THREATEN WITH A COMPLAINT TO THE STATE POLICE BECAUSE OF HAVING A NEW INSPECTION STICKER ON THE VEHICLE IAM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION WAS TOLD NEEDED A NEW UNIT NOW SINCE OUT OF WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH I HAVE DOCUMENTATION IT WAS HAVING PROBLEMS BE FORE WARRANTY RAN OUT; NOW I WAS TOLD THAT THE PERFORMANCE AND RUNNIBILITY AND OIL CONSUMPTION PROBLEM IS DUE TO A INTAKE GASKET FAILURE. A REAL PIECE OF QUALITY JUNK DODGE IS PUTTING OUT. MAYBE THATS WHY THEY WENT AWAY FROM THEIR 7/70000 MILE WARRANTY ON THESE MODELS. *LA
Oct 16, 2003
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
THERE IS A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT. THE DEALER SAYS THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE KEEPS WEARING FASTER. ALSO, DEALER STATES THE BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. *AK
Jun 25, 2003
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON MY 1999 DODGE RAM HAS RELEASED ON IT'S OWN ON MANY OCCASIONS. THIS OCCURS ON LEVEL GROUND OR ON A HILL. MY VEHICLE HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION. *NLM
Jun 03, 2003
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I RECENTLY TOOK MY 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK UP TO MY ALIGNMENT SHOP AND HAD TO PUT A NEW TRACKER BAR ON IT. WHICH I REPLACED ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO AT ABOUT 40 THOUSAND MILES.. AND NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE MY STEERING BOX AND MY TRUCK HAS JUST OVER 54,100 MILES ON IT AND I THINK THAT IS A LITTLE RIDICULOUS. EVER SINCE I BOUGHT MY TRUCK NEW IN 1999 I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT END ALIGNED IN THE FIRST YEAR, THE SECOND YEAR, IN THE YEAR 2002 AND NOW ON MARCH 3 RD 2003 I HAD TO HAVE IT AGAIN FOR THE REASONS I STATED IN THE BEGINNING. I HAD SOME ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS UNDER THE DASH AND IN THE STEERING COLUMN. MY ALIGNMENT SHOP SAYS THEY HAVE REPLACED A LOT OF STEERING BOXES AND THE TRACKER BAR EVEN AT 18,000 MILES. I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER THEMSELVES AND THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AND I THINK THEY SHOULD BECAUSE I BELIEVE THAT IT IS A RESULT FROM A BAD PART FROM THE FACTORY. I HAVE DOCUMENTED EVERYTHING I HAVE DONE TO MY TRUCK. I HAVE LOOKED INTO THE PRICE OF A NEW STEERING BOX AND I HAVE FOUND THAT DODGE WANTS OVER $600 AND A PARTS HOUSE IN MY TOWN CAN GET THE SAME DODGE STEERING BOX FOR $205. I BELIEVE THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THE BOX WHAT EVER THE PRICE, BECAUSE I BELIEVE IT IS NEW ENOUGH THAT THEY SHOULD BE WILLING TO HAVE IT FIXED, TO AT LEAST MAKE A CUSTOMER SOME WHAT HAPPY. I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF A STEERING BOX GOING OUT AT LESS THEN 100,000 MILES. MY FATHER HAD A 1999 RAM 1500 PICK UP AND WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES THE MOTOR LOST 4 QUARTS OF OIL ON OUR WAY TO A OLD CAR SHOW IN MONTANA BUT IT NEVER HAPPENED AGAIN SO HE DID NOT WORRY ABOUT IT AND SOLD IT AND GOT A NEW 2002 RAM PICK UP AND HE LIKES IT SO FAR, BUT A FRIEND OF MINE HAS A 2002 RAM AND HE IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH HIS FRONT END ALIGNMENT. SO I AM WONDERING IF THERE ARE OTHER PEOPLE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THEIR FRONT ENDS ON DODGE VEHICLES. *JB
Apr 04, 2003
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
REPLACEMENT OF INTAKE GASKET/ CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS GONE BAD/ TIE ROD WENT BAD. MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SOME BELT SQUEALING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE BELT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE OF AN ENGINE NOISE. THE TIRES WERE DISCOVERED TO BE WORN.*JB
Mar 27, 2003
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
STEERING SEEMED LOOSE. DEALER REPLACED TRAC BAR, INNER AND LOWER TIE ROD ENDS, AND AN ADDITIONAL BAR. JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED, MILEAGE 35,982 ON NOVEMBER 21, 2002. AS OF MARCH 5, 2003 FRONT END AND STEERING IS WORSE THAN WHEN IT WENT IN. VERY LOOSE FEELING, FREQUENT STEERING WHEEL CORRECTION NEEDED. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY ON SNOW COVERED ROADS. VERY UNSAFE FEELING. DEALER WAS ASKED TO CHECK WORK THAT WAS PERFORMED ON NOVEMBER 0F 2002, ON JANUARY 30, 2003. THEY DID NOT LOOK INTO THE SITUATION. ALSO WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE RADIATOR NEEDING TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH CRANK SHAFT SEAL, LOWER PAN GASKET, AND FRONT SEAL. THIS WAS WITH MILEAGE OF 38,105. THESE ITEMS SHOULD NOT FAIL WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE AND AGE!!!! OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING, AND CHRYSLER WILL NOT ADMIT TO ANY FAULT OF THEIR PRODUCT. I HAVE RECORDS AND PROOF OF DAMAGED ITEMS IF NEEDED. I AKSED CHRYSLER TO PAY FOR PARTS ONLY, BUT THEY REFUSED TO DO SO. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO INVESTIGATE THE SERIOUS AND DANGEROUS FRONT END ISSUE.*JB
Mar 05, 2003
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
ON 14JUN02 I REPLACED THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES WITH NEW ONES. AT THAT TIME I WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY VAN. I WAS SHOWN WHERE THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ROTOR ,ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE, WAS TOO LARGE A DIAMETER FOR THE WHEELS. THE TIRE HAD TO BE FORCED OFF AND ON. SINCE I HAD THE TIRES ROTATED BOTH WHEELS WERE NOW WARPED. IN FORCING THE T HE WHEELS ONTO THE ROTOR, THE LUGS APPEARED TO BE DAMAGED. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF WEIGHTS HAD TO BE USED TO TRY TO BALANCE THE WHEELS. I BELIEVE THAT THIS CAN BE A PROBLEM AND SINCE THIS IS ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, I BELIEVE DODGE SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. I CONTACTED DODGE AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS MY PROBLEM. I DON'T KNOW WHAT OTHER DEFECTS MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH THIS DEFECT. THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE.*AK
Jul 08, 2002
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
CRUISE CONTROL WORKS SOMETIMES & ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIME AND STAY ON. *AK
Jun 18, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY,SEATS
1 complaint
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT ANY SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE WILL PULL TO LEFT UNTIL RELEASE OF BRAKE PEDAL. *AK CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WILL PULL TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKING AND WILL DRIFT TO THE RIGHT ON FREEWAY AND BRAKES ARE SQUEAKY WHEN BRAKING ON STOP, DEALER REPLACED CALIPERS, TURNED ROTORS AND CHANGED BRAKES, DEALER FOUND STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER, DEALER HAS REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS, DEALER HAS ADJUSTED THE FRONT END AND REPLACED THE RIMS AND TIRES, VEHICLE EXPERIENCES LACK OF POWER AND ENGINE LIGHT HAS ILLUMINATED, VEHICLE IDLES HIGH AND IS EXPERIENCING POOR FUEL ECONOMY, WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY IT GETS MAX OF 14.5 MPG, SMOKE ALSO COMES OUT OF THE EXHAUST, LEFT SIDE ELECTRIC MIRROR GLASS HAD FOGGED, LEFT SEAT BOTTOM LOOSE, ONE MISSING BOLT FOUND, LEFT SEAT TRIM BEZEL KEEPS MIMING LOOSE WON?T STAY IN SEAT FOR SEAT BELT ON SEAT BACK. DEALER STATED THAT THE 2002 MODELS DO NOT HAVE VIBRATION PROBLEMS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION BEING CHANGED TO INDEPENDENT. *YD
Mar 04, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE SUDDENLY AND THEN STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR CORRECT PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN INTO DEALER AT LEAST 5 TIMES.*JB
Jan 11, 2002
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I LEASED THIS VEHICLE NEW , AND FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS, EVERY 10,000 MILES APPROXIMATELY, I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TRACKER BAR REPLACED, TIE ROD ENDS HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED. THE FRONT END STILL SHIMMIES TERRIBLE, AND IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT TIMES. I ALSO HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION TROUBLE, AND ENGINE SKIPPING CONSTANTLY. I AM VERY UPSET WITH THE WAY I AM TREATED AT THE DEALER ALSO. THEY WERE VERY NICE TO ME WHEN THEY WANTED TO SELL THE VEHICLE BUT EVERY TIME I BRING IT IN TO THEM AND ASK WHY THEY CAN'T FIX IT, THEY GET HUFFY AND TRY TO PUT THE BLAME ON ME. NOW I COULD SEE IF THE VEHICLE WERE OLD, BUT IT HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I GOT IT! I WAITED ALONG TIME TO BE ABLE TO AFFORD A DODGE PICKUP, AND I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED, I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN A CHEVY. I TRIED TO TALK TO THE DEALERSHIP ABOUT LEMON LAWING IT BUT THEY WON'T TALK TO ME .
Jul 26, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES THE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. ALSO, WET OR DRY PAVEMENT RIGHT FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SEVERLY PULL TO RIGHT. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK THE BRAKE PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES, FRONT ROTORS REPLACED, REAR BRAKE DRUMS REPLACED,DRIVESHAFT CARRIER BEARING FAILED CAUSING THUMPING NOISE (REPLACED TWICE), UNIVERSAL JOINTS FAILED, DIFFERENTIAL FAILED CAUSING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE, SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT INTERMITTENTLY. NLM
Jul 17, 2001
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
VERY BAD ENGINEER FLAWS, DESIGN, HARD TO KEEP GOING STRAIGHT, TRANS. VIBRATES/SHAKES TRUCK,STEERING COLUMN FEELS LOOSE,NO HELP FROM HOTLINE OR DEALER,ENGINE SPARK KNOCKS REAL BAD UNDER A LOAD, REAR BRAKES LOCK UP CONSTANTLY, CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF PROBLEMS CAN'T FIX AND MEET EPA EMISSION LAW. *AK
May 25, 2001
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO DEACTIVATE CRUISE CONTROL BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK TRANSMISSION GRABS HARD INTO SECOND WHEN IT SHIFTS, ALSO WHEN STOPPED IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GETTING TAPPED IN THE BACK END. STEERING GEAR AND STEERING SHAFT REPLACED, RATTLING NOISE WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS. DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK WILL NOT LOCK WHEN USING SWITCH, DEALER REPLACED. *SLC
May 21, 2001
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THERE ARE TWO POINTS WHERE THERE ARE HOLES IN BACK OF STEERING WHEEL. IF YOU HAVE A LONG KEY ON YOU KEY CHAIN, IT CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE HOLES AND PREVENT YOU FROM TURNING THE VEHICLE. THERE NEEDS TO BE SOME TYPE OF PLUG IN THESE HOLES TO PREVENT THIS FROM RAND POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.*AK
Apr 27, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY MOTOR FROZE, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO PULL TO LEFT/ LOST ALL STEERING CAPABILITY/HIT A CONCRETE DIVIDER ,AND THEN VEHICLE ROLLED OVER . CONSUMER NOTICED THAT OF ONE OF SCREWS THAT HELD POWER STEERING TO FRAME FELL OFF, AND IT GOT STUCK BETWEEN WHEEL AND FRAME WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO CRASH,CAUSING INJURIES. *AK
Jan 30, 2001
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
BRAKE PROBLEMS; CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER 4 TIMES, BUT DEALER COULDN'T FIND CAUSE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PEDAL WENT DOWN TO FLOORBOARD, BUT THERE WAS NO BRAKING ACTION. ACCIDENT OCCURRED WITH $4100 DAMAGE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HORN IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. *SLC
Dec 27, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
ALL FOUR REAR WHEELS ARE BENT. THE ONLY PEOPLE UNTIL NOW TO TOUCH THIS VEHICLE HAVE BEEN DODGE DEALERSHIPS(SANDOVAL IN NM. THEY ALSO EVENTUALLY FIXED THE SPEED CONTROL WHICH WOULD ADD 5 TO 20 MPH TO A SETTING AT ANY TIME. VERY DANGEROUS. I HAVE TRIED TO GET T A DODGE DEALERSHIP HERE (LARAMIE, WY)TO LOOK AT MY RIMS AND THEY GIVE ME THE RUNAROUND.
Sep 14, 2000
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WHILE TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER (3000 LBS) FROM SAN ANTONIO TO CORPUS CHRISTI, AIR TEMP 85 DEGREES, OVERDRIVE OFF, DISTANCE 130 MILES TRAVELED, ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE TORQUE CONVERTER UNLOCKED AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP, AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED VIBRATING. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS AND LET THE VEHICLE COAST UNTILL THE TORQUE CONVERTER LOCKED AGAIN, ABOUT TWO MILES AND SPEED DROPPED TO 50 MPH. EVERTHING SEEMED ALRIGHT UNTIL WE TRAVELED ANOTHER 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN, IT HAPPENED A THIRD TIME ABOUT 10 MORE MILES DOWN THE ROAD. WE TOWED THE TRAILER EXACTLY 185 MILES WHEN WE HAD TO STOP FOR GAS, TANK ON EMPTY, AND PUT IN 27.5 GALLONS OF GAS. I WOULD SAY THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING ALOT. STAYED TWO DAYS AT THE COAST AND TRIED TO DRIVE BACK TO SAN ANTONIO, TRAVELED 30 MILES TO A MILITARY BASE WITH THE ENGINE REVING AND BARELY DOING 50 MPH, LEFT THE TRAILER IN STORAGE, FILLED THE TANK AGAIN, TOOK 8 GALLONS OF GAS, DROVE BACK TO SAN ANTONIO, ANY TIME TRIED TO DO OVER 70 MPH TO PASS SLOWER VEHICLES THE TRANSMISSION WOULD START VIBRATING. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEMS, THEY GAVE THE VEHICLE BACK TO ME A WEEK LATER STATING THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. WENT DOWN TO CORPUS CHRISTI ON 14 JUL 2000 TO RETREIVE THE TRAILER, TEMP 92 DEGREES, LEFT THE BASE AND TRAVELED 11 MILES BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER UNLOCKED AGAIN. COULD ONLY DO 30 MPH BACK TO THE BASE OR THE TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD UNLOCK. TOOK IT BACK AGAIN TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID "THERE ARE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION". ALL THEY DID WAS PUT THE COMPUTER ON IT , THE PAN HAS NOT BEEN DROPPED YET, PRESSURE GAGUES HAVE NOT BEEN PUT ON IT EITHER. THEY WANT ME TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THE TRAILER IS 185 MILES AWAY AND THE VEHICLE CAN NOT TOW IT BACK HERE. WHAT DO I DO???*AK
Jul 20, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WENT OUT. CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED. ALSO, TRANSMISSION FLUID AND OIL WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. *AK THE DEALER COULD NOT SOLVE THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 19 TIMES FOR REPAIR. WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING AND WAS REPLACED. THE ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING DUE TO THERMOSTAT AND GASKET FAILURES. THE A/C BLOWS WARM AIR DUE TO LOW PRESSURE SWITCH FAILURE. THE DRIVER SEAT WAS COMING APART. REAR LIGHTS BLINKERS AND BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING DUE TO BLOWN FUSE. THE REAR RIGHT BRAKE LOCKSUP ON HAND STOP. THE LEFT DOOR SPEAKERS MALFUNCTIONS. *YH
Jun 12, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
WHILE TOWING A TRAILER HITCH BENT. THEN CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V107000 CONCERNING TRAILER HITCH BRACKET CRACKING DUE TO FATIGUE. DEALER COULD NOT REPLACE HITCH BECAUSE IT WAS NOT CRACKED. THEY COULD PUT A BRACKET ON ACCORDING TO THE RECALL. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS UNSAFE. ALSO, WHEN USING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, CONSUMER WOULD LOSE BRAKING POWER IF GOING OVER A BUMP OR OVER SOME GRAVEL. *AK
May 11, 2000
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION: FAILED " FIXED" AT LUTHER MOTORS BISHOP CA. (BY ADDIND OIL???) FAILED AGAIN 40 MILES LATER. BROUGHT BACK TO LUTHER MOTOTR AGANST OUR WISHES, WAS THERE FOR 6 MORE DAYS. PROBLEM UN RESOLVED. WAS TOWED TO VACAVILLE DODGE CA. RECIEVED MAJOR JOB. PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED (STILL RAN BUT SLIPPED AND DESTABILIZED UP HILLS, TURNES ,AND GOING IN PARKING. APP. 5000 MILES LATER THE ENGUNE" CHECK LIGHT STAYED ON. WAS TOWED TO LITHIA DODGE IN CONCORD CA FOR REPAIRS. SOME TRANSMISSION BROBLEMS STILL EXISTS.*AK
Apr 26, 2000
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
ON APRIL 12 I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH I REARENDED A CAR IN FRONT OF ME. APPROXIMATE SPEED WAS 20 MPH. THERE IS EXTENSIVE FRONT END DAMAGE AND THE BACK WINDOW OF THE BLAZER IN FRONT OF US BUSTED OUT, BUT NEITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS IN MY TRUCK DEPLOYED.
Apr 18, 2000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
INTERMITTENTLY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. ALSO VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. DELAER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE, AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THESE PROBLEMS. *AK
Mar 31, 2000
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THE STEERING UNIT FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH GUARDRAIL, DUE TO DESIGN OF THE GAS TANK, WHICH HANGS 3 INCHES BELOW FRAME, DURING IMPACT WITH THE GUARDRAIL, THE FUEL TANK RUPTURED AND CAUGHT FIRE, BURNING VEHICLE AND INJURY/BURNS TO CONSUMERS. YH
Jan 19, 2000
VISIBILITY,TIRES
1 complaint
INVICTA GL TIRES WERE ON MY DODGE RAM CONVERSION VAN WHEN I PURCHASED IT NEW. THE TIRES WERE WORN TO 4/32 IN AT 8050 MILES. WHEN I TOOK THE VAN TO GOODYEAR THEY STATED THAT THEY WERE PASSENGER CAR TIRES AND THAT THEY DO NOT BELONG ON A VEHICLE OF THE RAMS SIZE AND WEIGHT.ALL THE VANS ON THE SALES LOT WERE EQUIPPED WITH THE INVICTAS. A CHEAP ,SOFT AND UNSAFE TIRE FOR CONVERSION VANS AS STATED BY MARTY HAYES, GOODYEAR MANAGER. 716-873 1400 E( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/75R15 )
Nov 05, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE NOTICED A FOUL SMELL, WHICH SEEMED TO BE PLASTIC BURNING. CONSUMER CUT THE AIR CONDITIONING OFF, SUDDENLY CLOUDS OF SMOKE POURED FROM UNDER THE ENGINE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO DISCOVER THERE WAS A FIRE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL AND ABS HAVE STOPPED WORKING, AND ALL 4 TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED AFTER 15000 MILES. *AK *ML
Oct 18, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
CRANKSHAFT, TRADED FOR ANOTHER TRUCK
Aug 24, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKE FAILURE, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAUSED ACCIDENT. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO FIND THE PROBLEM OR PROVIDE A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE, AS DOES DEALER. *AK *ML *TT
Jan 22, 1999
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1999 DODGE Ram have?
The 1999 DODGE Ram currently has 1063 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1999 DODGE Ram?
The most common problems reported for the 1999 DODGE Ram are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1999 DODGE Ram problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1999 DODGE Ram comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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