NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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313 reports102,206 miles · Sep 5, 2008
StructureCrash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL WELL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES, WHICH DAMAGED THE AXLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A STRUCTURAL DEFECT. SHE ALSO SPOKE WITH THE MA…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL WELL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES, WHICH DAMAGED THE AXLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A STRUCTURAL DEFECT. SHE ALSO SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD ASSIST; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT HAS NOT HEARD FROM THEM SINCE THE INCIDENT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WAS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION CASE NUMBER PE99069, BUT IT HAS BEEN CLOSED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 102,206.
NHTSA ODI #10241087
Mileage unknown · Sep 5, 2008
Structure
THE DASH STARTED CRACKING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE DEFROSTER VENT THIS PAST WINTER. WITHIN THE LAST WEEK, THE CRACK HAS GROWN TO ABOUT 10 - 12 INCHES IN LENGTH TOWARD THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. THE CRACK IS GROWING EACH DAY NOW. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10241028
95,000 miles · Jul 9, 2008
Structure
THE DASH FIRST DEVELOPED A CRACK BUT HAS NOW DEVELOPED HOLES IN THE DASH. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10233718
33,000 miles · Apr 25, 2008
Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. SIX YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMALL CRACKS IN THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL CLUSTER. IN MARCH OF 2008, THE CRACKS MANIFESTED INTO LARGE, TRIANGULAR, SHARP, PLASTIC CHUNKS THAT ARE FALLING INWARD INTO THE VEHICLE. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTAN…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. SIX YEARS AGO, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMALL CRACKS IN THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL CLUSTER. IN MARCH OF 2008, THE CRACKS MANIFESTED INTO LARGE, TRIANGULAR, SHARP, PLASTIC CHUNKS THAT ARE FALLING INWARD INTO THE VEHICLE. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE PURCHASE DATE, TRANSMISSION TYPE, POWERTRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM, AND FUEL TYPE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
NHTSA ODI #10225702
152,000 miles · Mar 20, 2008
Structure
1. DASH CRACKING AND COLLAPSING...DUE TO ? 2. VIN PLATE NO LONGER VISIBLE, PIECES KEEP BREAKING OFF 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HOPING DODGE WOULD RECALL. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221829
98,000 miles · Mar 14, 2008
Structure
1999 DODGE RAM 2500. DASH STARTED CRACKING IN 2006..NOW IS MUCH WORSE AND GETTING EVEN WORSE. EVENTUALLY THIS DASH WILL COLLAPSE COMPLETELY, EXPOSING WIRING. I ALSO AM CONCERNED THAT, IN THE CASE OF AN ACCIDENT AND IF YOUR HEAD OR NECK STRUCK THE DASH IT WOULD CAUSE SEVER LACERATIONS. PASSENGER SIDE INCLUDED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221150
59,727 miles · Feb 26, 2008
Power Train
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 AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT TH…
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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 AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT THE FIFTH GEAR NUT DETACHED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE NUT HAS BACKED OFF AND NEEDED REPLACING. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 74,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,727.
NHTSA ODI #10219207
70,000 miles · Feb 23, 2008
Structure
I HAVE A 99' DODGE 2500 DIESEL TRUCK WITH A CRACKED DASH. IT IS IN PIECES AND AM WORRIED I WILL BEGIN TO HAVE MORE PROBLEMS WITH ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FROM ALL THE PIECES IT IS IN AND IS CONSTANTLY GETTING WORSE. I WOULD LIKE A NEW DASH AND AN APOLOGY TO KEEP ME BUYING FROM DODGE!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10218940
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2008
EquipmentFuel System, OtherSteering
VP44 FUEL PUMP DIES WITHOUT ANY NOTICE LEAVING PASSENGERS AND DRIVER STRANDED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL BECAUSE OF NO POWER ASSIST! TRACK BARS THAT FAIL BECAUSE OF POOR ENGINEERING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ! TRACK BARS FAIL WITHIN 1-2 YEARS OF USE! AT A COST OS 3-500$ EACH! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10215862
100,000 miles · Jan 14, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE A 1999 CUMMINS WITH THE #53 BLOCK. THE BLOCK IS CRACKED AND ACCORDING TO THIS MY RESEARCH, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED DODGE VEHICLES BUT WITH ALL THE HASSLE AND MONEY I HAVE GONE THROUGH TRYING TO FIX THIS, IT IS REALLY MAKING ME RECONSIDER BUYING A DODGE PRODUCT EVER AGAIN. THIS IS NOT A WEAR AND TEAR …
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I HAVE A 1999 CUMMINS WITH THE #53 BLOCK. THE BLOCK IS CRACKED AND ACCORDING TO THIS MY RESEARCH, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED DODGE VEHICLES BUT WITH ALL THE HASSLE AND MONEY I HAVE GONE THROUGH TRYING TO FIX THIS, IT IS REALLY MAKING ME RECONSIDER BUYING A DODGE PRODUCT EVER AGAIN. THIS IS NOT A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE THIS IS A DEFECT AND CUMMINS NEEDS TO ADDRESS IT PROPERLY. BUYER BEWARE! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10214777
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