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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls & problems

The 1999 Dodge Ram 3500 has 1 safety recall and 104 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (25 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints104filed by owners
Crashes · fires10 · 6reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 1reported in complaints

Safety recalls

SteeringMar 28, 2008

Linkages › Tie rod assembly

Recall 08E0270005,700 vehicles

Problem
AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
Risk
IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, THE BOLT CAN EVENTUALLY UNSEAT COMPLETELY, CAUSING THE AFFECTED WHEEL TO DISENGAGE FROM THE STEERING MECHANISM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix
AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Power trainManual transmission; Automatic transmission2511074,035 mi
StructureBody; Body › Door › Hinge and attachments1900076,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; Foundation components14010—
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Diesel; Engine › Gasoline13100101,000 mi
SteeringLinkages › Drag › Link › Connection; Linkages11202149,312 mi
SuspensionFront › Control arm › Upper arm; Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint8000—
Unknown or other7000—
Air bagsFrontal5300—
Electrical systemWiring › Front underhood; Wiring5120—
Fuel system, dieselStorage › Tank assembly5000115,000 mi
Vehicle speed control4200—
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump; Fuel injection system › Injectors4000125,071 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations