Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
- the contact stated that when she got into her 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 (failure mileage: 100000) the seat belts were retracted and locked. The contact took the vehicle to the shop and they notified her of the recall on the retractor. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that they were not aware of the recall and asked her to make an appointment. Updated 2/22/2007 - both front seat belt were locked in the retracted position and could not be used. The seat belt light is illuminated on the dash. The water pump has been replaced. The air conditioning has been replaced. The brake lines have been replaced. The rear end has been replaced. The driver's side window would not roll down.
Chrysler corp factory installed aan odd, defective a/c compressor unit with a housing that disintegrated, creating a large hole and spread metal particles throughout the system. Because this part was one of only a few odd ones installed, a new one had to be purchased at the Dodge dealership at a cost of $700, which is more than 3 times cost of part installed in majority of vehicles that year. An additional $632 had to be paid to the Dodge dealership to clear the system of metal debris and replace parts damaged. I consider their deceiving the consumer by putting in odd, poor quality (and expensive to replace) parts without disclosing it, fraudulent and dishonest. When a vehicle is made, the parts installed should be the same from the first one off the assembly to the very last one, so that the cost to replace is fair and affordable to the buyer. I have sent documentation, pictures, and receipts and requested reimbursement (which they have refused to do) of the costs I have incurred because of their fraudulent practices when concerned about making more profit. Appreciate your assistance with this matter. Thank you, rodney kirby.
Poor workmanship at 58,000 miles my personal (not used for hauling) use 1999 Dodge ram pickup had the water pump, radiator, front brake rotors, evaporator fail. Cost over $3000. 00.