1999 Dodge Ram 2500 structure problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This is my second complaint regarding dash board. The dash started cracking with just 30,000 miles on truck, when I put in compliant to nhtsa. Now 109,000 the electrical, air bags, computer harness wiring are exposed with a intermittent stalling and a guessing game from authorized dodge dealers as…”
filed Jan 2, 2018
“Dash cover and plastic substructure cracked and sharp pieces falling off into the dash. Dash pulling away from the firewall on the passenger side. Headlight and hvac control mounting points broken lose and falling into the dash. Concerned about proper airbag deployment in event of a crash with lose…”
filed Apr 28, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 181 | 39% |
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.