1999 Dodge Ram 2500 power train problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. While driving 35 mph at night, the contact heard an unusual noise from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the driveshaft was on the ground. There was no warning indicator. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed…”
filed Apr 7, 2016
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. While driving 60 mph in fifth gear, the contact heard a popping sound and the vehicle began to coast. The contact had to downshift into fourth gear. The vehicle had to be driven for approximately 200 miles in fourth gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer…”
filed Feb 26, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 16 | 5% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 37 | 6% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 63 | 15% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 110 | 19% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 55 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 28 | 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.