Illustration3/7/2007. 1999 DODGE RAM. CONTACT STATES THAT A CHRYSLER DEALER TOLD HIM NOT TO USE THE TILT WHEEL BECAUSE IT WILL BREAK THE WIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN AGAIN. **CC THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED T HE SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. *JB
1999 Dodge RAM 2500
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 275.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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25150K+
176 reports with mileage · 137 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 69 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 53 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports2 fire reports12 injury reports
Seat Belts complaints
16 reportsON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FRONT SEAT BEAT RETRACTORS HAVE STUCK NOT ALLOWING DRIVER OR PASSENGER TO USE THEM. THEY WILL DO THIS ON EVERY SEVERAL MONTHS AND THEN WILL ACT NORMAL FOR A PERIOD. DEALER STATED THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH HEAVY BRAKING AND THAT THE TWO SEAT BELTS OPERATE INDEPENDENT OF EACH OTHER, BUT WHEN ONE LOCKS THE OTHER I…
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ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS FRONT SEAT BEAT RETRACTORS HAVE STUCK NOT ALLOWING DRIVER OR PASSENGER TO USE THEM. THEY WILL DO THIS ON EVERY SEVERAL MONTHS AND THEN WILL ACT NORMAL FOR A PERIOD. DEALER STATED THAT IT HAS TO DO WITH HEAVY BRAKING AND THAT THE TWO SEAT BELTS OPERATE INDEPENDENT OF EACH OTHER, BUT WHEN ONE LOCKS THE OTHER IS ALSO LOCKED. WE ARE OF COURSE A SEAT BELT LAW STATE AND HATE BEING IN VIOLATION OF SC LAW. MY MECHANIC HAS TOLD ME A RECALL WAS ISSUED BUT UNABLE TO VERIFY THAT FACT. *JB
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A WIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED ABOUT THE SEATBELTS,…
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DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED DUE TO A WIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ADDITIONALLY, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS FAILED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN FOR THE HEADLIGHTS, WHICH REMEDIED THE PROBLEM. ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED ABOUT THE SEATBELTS, NO APPOINTMENT HAS BEEN MADE FOR REPAIRS.
MY 17 YEAR OLD SON HAD AN ACCIDENT IN A 1999 DODGE 2500 RAM TRUCK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE HIT SEVERAL TREES AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS CONSIDERED THE TRUCK "NEFTR". WE CONTACTED DODGE CONCERNING THIS, THEY TOLD US THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE TRUCK AND TELL US WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. H…
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MY 17 YEAR OLD SON HAD AN ACCIDENT IN A 1999 DODGE 2500 RAM TRUCK AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HE HIT SEVERAL TREES AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS CONSIDERED THE TRUCK "NEFTR". WE CONTACTED DODGE CONCERNING THIS, THEY TOLD US THEY WOULD SEND A REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE TRUCK AND TELL US WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. HIS SEAT BELT ALSO DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH DODGE AGAIN AND THEY HAVE NO INTENTION OF SENDING ANYONE TO LOOK AT OUR TRUCK. WE ARE WONDERING IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER SUCH INCIDENTS CONCERNING AIRBAGS IN DODGES LARGER TRUCKS. WE ALSO WOULD LIKE TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE LEVEL OF UNCONCERN OF THE PEOPLE WORKING AT DODGE. *JB
IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO LATCH AND SECURE BELT BUCKLE,HAD TO TRY 10 TO 15 TIMES BEFORE BUCKLE WILL LATCH. THEN, IT IS OFTEN TIMES DIFFICULT TO RELEASE BUCKLE. DASHBOARD INDICATOR FOR SEAT BELT REMAINS ON EVEN THOUGH BELT IS BUCKLED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
COMBINATION SEAT/LAP BELT ON DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT STAY SNUG AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL ON PAGE 22 WARNING SECTION, COLUMN 1, ITEM 2. HILLER CO. DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED VERY HARD TO FIND AN ANSWER TO POSSIBLE SOLUTION; DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE; CUSTOMER'S PROPOSED SOLUTION IS NOT BEING CONSIDERED. *A…
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COMBINATION SEAT/LAP BELT ON DRIVER'S SEAT WILL NOT STAY SNUG AS DIRECTED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL ON PAGE 22 WARNING SECTION, COLUMN 1, ITEM 2. HILLER CO. DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED VERY HARD TO FIND AN ANSWER TO POSSIBLE SOLUTION; DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS TOTALLY UNRESPONSIVE; CUSTOMER'S PROPOSED SOLUTION IS NOT BEING CONSIDERED. *AK
Official recalls
0No recalls in this snapshot.
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NHTSA investigations
1PE99069 · Oversensitive Steering
Opened Nov 8, 1999 · Closed Mar 27, 2000
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering
ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.Complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.They further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle wondering back and forth and being difficult to maintain in its lane.The majority of the complaints are on vehicles which are equipped with the V-10 or diesel engine.A preliminary evaluation will be conducted to assess the safety aspects of this matter.