1999 Dodge Ram 2500 engine and engine cooling problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had a leaky heater core that needed to be replaced which required me to remove the dashboard. I noticed some hairline fractures in the dash before I removed it, however it looked very much in tact so I didn't think much of it. After removing the dash from its mounted position however it began…”
filed Jul 18, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 60 mph the contact heard a flapping sound underneath the hood. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed there was a part missing from the engine. The contact found the harmonic balancer that was attached to the crank shaft…”
filed Jun 6, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 23 | 7% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 20 | 6% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 26 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.