1999 Dodge Ram 2500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 54 complaints for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 42 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 96,000 miles, and 12% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Cracked dashboard. I cut my finger on the sharp edge of the cracked dashboard. I started doing research on repairing or replacing the dashboard so none of my children would injure themselves like I did. My research found that there is a widespread problem with dodge ram dashboards cracking,so I decided to file a complaint.
1999 dodge ram 2500 4x4 slt laramie, the dash board is cracked and falling in. I am afraid if I get in an accident the cracked dash will cause electrical problems, or a problem with the airbags to tear and possibly hurt or kill someone. I believe it is a manufacture problem and not the owners problem like chrysler claims when you contact them. My truck has been garage kept for the last 7 yrs and it is still cracking. Chrysler claims that if there were a cover on it, it wouldn't crack.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500
- Brakes 81 complaints
- Steering 37 complaints
- Fuel system 35 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints