Two problems related to radiator have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Steering seemed loose. Dealer replaced trac bar, inner and lower tie rod ends, and an additional bar. Just after warranty expired, mileage 35,982 on November 21, 2002. As of March 5, 2003 front end and steering is worse than when it went in. Very loose feeling, frequent steering wheel correction needed. Very dangerous situation especially on snow covered roads. Very unsafe feeling. Dealer was asked to check work that was performed on November 0f 2002, on January 30, 2003. They did not look into the situation. Also would like to complain about the radiator needing to be replaced along with crank shaft seal, lower pan gasket, and front seal. This was with mileage of 38,105. These items should not fail with this low mileage and age!!!! obviously a defect in manufacturing, and Chrysler will not admit to any fault of their product. I have records and proof of damaged items if needed. I aksed Chrysler to pay for parts only, but they refused to do so. They also refused to investigate the serious and dangerous front end issue.
1999 Dodge Ram 1500 experience engine noise defective manifold gasket set. The consumer vehicle had several mechanical problems. The consumer complained of noise in the engine compartment. Initially the serpentine belt was replaced but when the noise resurfaced the dealer replaced the intake gasket. Over time the consumer had to also replace the catalytic converter, crankshaft seal and radiator. The vehicle continued to perform poorly. The dealer determined that he gasket needed to be replaced again. The consumer decided to do the repairs himself. While performing the gasket repairs the cons noticed that the old gasket was bent . He determined that the dealer had installed the incorrect gasket for the vehicle.