1999 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 34 complaints for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The steering unit failed causing loss of control and collision with guardrail, due to design of the gas tank, which hangs 3 inches below frame, during impact with the guardrail, the fuel tank ruptured and caught fire, burning vehicle and injury/burns to consumers. Yh
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH the power steering failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle without any warning. Being unable to control the vehicle, the contact crashed into a ditch. The driver received minor injuries to her hand. The police were not contacted. The vehicle was later towed and he was informed that the steering linkage fractured due to the frame being rusted. The vehicle was not repaired.
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
- Seat belts 25 complaints