Underhood Wiring problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500

Three problems related to underhood wiring have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2008

My dash on my 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 has completely fell through causing wiring problems my lights will just stop working.

2 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2007

1999 Dodge 2500 ram dash cracking causing wiring problems.

3 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2000

Accepted delivery of vehicle 8/7/99 from timothy Dodge. 1/20/00 serviced at timothy Dodge - mileage 6,834. Truck was pulling severelt to right when brakes applied. Brake drums, front calipers, rotor and pads replaced under warranty. This relieved pulling for approximately 1,800 miles. The pulling progressively developed anew. 5/12/00 serviced at timothy Dodge - mileage 12,122. Trailer harness problem repaired. Continued problem with brakes reported to dealer and a rep test drove vehicle. He advised vehicle was braking normally. Advised that brakes were a wear item and would not be covered under warranty after 12,000 miles. On 6/12/00 went to timothy Dodge for paint touch up and requested a rep to test drive vehicle again regarding the brakes pulling. Mileage at that time 13,956. Told problem could not be duplicated and that a brake job would cost $200. 00 or more. As parts were new, declined brake service at a charge. On 8/10/00 stopped at timothy Dodge requesting a service rep to test drive truck again for same pulling of brakes. Mileage 16,302. He drove truck in parking lot and advised there was no problem. Again declined a brake job at a cost of over $200. 00 as parts were still reletively new. On 10/30/00 vehicle serviced at timothy Dodge. Mileage 20,635. Problem with excessive play in steering and continued problem with brake pulling reported to dealer. They again said they could not duplicate the problem reported. No service performed. Again told brakes were a wear item no longer covered under warranty. On 11/20/00 vehicle serviced at timothy Dodge. Mileage 21,596. Continued problem with excessive play in steering and brake pulling becomming more severe. Steering gear box replced under warranty. Upon picking up vehicle, immedately noticed the steering binding and continued excessive play. Truck returned next day, and told I should consult another dealership. After doing so, still no redress to date.




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