Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Dodge Ram 2500
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 313 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08E027000 CHASSIS TIE RODS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E024000 REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS/DEBRIS CAN ENTER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 68 complaints
- Structure 53 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Power Train 34 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
- Unknown or Other 20 complaints
Of the 313 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 313 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 has a below-average reliability rating, with 313 owner complaints and two significant recall campaigns. Common issues include problems with service brakes and structural components, although data is limited for precise conclusions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | Unknown | $300–$800 | common |
| Structure | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | common |
| Steering | Unknown | $250–$750 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake system inspection
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Coolant system flush
- Steering alignment
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake pedal vibration
- Steering wheel wobble
- Poor handling response
- Unusual engine noises
- Structural rust or damage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.