Table 1 shows 19 common power train related problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (16 problems). The second most common problem is related to the differential unit (five problems).
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 50 mph the transmission suddenly shifted from low gear to high gear and would not shift into any other gear. Within a few minutes after the first failure, the vehicle would no longer shift to a higher gear. Read details...
Rear differential just fell off of the truck going down highway! smoke everywhere , I maintained composure and got off of the side of the highway. Thankfully no one was injured as I was in the passing lane passing a semi when this happened. Read details...
While driving with vehicle in first gear it will jump out without prior warning, leaving vehicle in neutral and without power. Vehicle had been taken to dealer twice for same problem, but dealer could not fix it. Manufacturer had not been contacted. Read details...