1999 Dodge Ram power train problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1999 Dodge Ram — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1999 dodge ram rolled backwards into a pond when the transmission was released from park.*mr the consumer 2 year old son released the vehicle from park with the engine still running. The consumer was injured. The transaxle ignition interlock system was not working as it was designed to. *jb”
filed Aug 29, 2005
“While driving approximately 65 mph on an interstate a loud noise came from engine. Suddenly the vehicle lost power to accelerate. There were no injuries. When vehicle was taken to dealer for service the cause was determined to be the torque converter.*ak”
filed Mar 9, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Catalytic converter warranty coverage customer reminder letter. *tt
0601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt
2100202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2002
Power Train problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 7 | 26% |
| 2008 Ram | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram | 11 | 28% |
| 2004 Ram | 8 | 14% |
| 2003 Ram | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 Ram | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 Ram | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 Ram | 21 | 14% |
| 1998 Ram | 80 | 17% |
| 1997 Ram | 71 | 18% |
| 1996 Ram | 135 | 22% |
| 1995 Ram | 91 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Dodge Ram
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.