1999 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 18 complaints for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Driving along highway 70 near quicny ca. When right rear axle broke sending the vehicle into the road embankment over turning the vehicle onto its roof, then flipping it again onto the remaining three wheels. The vehicle had front impact and the air bags did not deploy.
Vehicle had a rear differential problem and was repaired four times with no remedy. Consumer thought of replacing the entire component, but dealer refused because it would be imposible to order for the parts.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500
- Body & structure 241 complaints
- Brakes 71 complaints
- Air bags 64 complaints
- Transmission 44 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Electrical system 37 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Steering 34 complaints