Table 1 shows 18 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the gasoline engine (six problems).
I bought a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup with a 5. 2 liter engine from swift Dodge in davis, CA in December of 1998. The first day, I noticed that it had a spark knock or ping when accelerating up the slightest grade. With the air conditioner on or when pulling a small trailer, the knock was worse. Read details...
Sludge in engine faulty plenum gasket. Read details...
: the contact stated while driving 65mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle operated at a reduced speed. The vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop for inspection. The mechanic determined the catalytic converter had failed additionally, blowing the head gasket. Read details...