1999 Dodge Ram 3500 structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the dashboard began to fracture and was currently in several pieces. The contact called I-10 mac haik dodge chrysler (located at 12111 katy fwy, houston, tx 77079, 713-538-2700) and was informed that the dashboard needed to be…”
filed Oct 29, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the spare tire cables underneath the vehicle were rusted. The failure prevented the contact from placing the tire back in the spare tire compartment, as it could fall while driving. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The…”
filed Feb 8, 2019
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.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 53 | 19% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 31 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500
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.