Two problems related to clutch have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. When the ignition was turned off, smoke engulfed the front-end of the vehicle. He noticed a small engine compartment fire occurred the second time. He was able to extinguish the flames. The vehicle was towed to a local facility, and he was advised that the repair cost approximately $1,000. No repairs were made. The failure and current mileages were 230,000. Updated 12/18/09 the hydraulic clutch line failed twice. The consumer learned of a recall. The clutch line failed a second time because a plastic pressure line was used. Updated 12/22/09 updated 02/1710 the hydraulic line from the clutch master cylinder to the clutch slave developed a hole. The vehicle caught on fire due to flammable liquid leaking onto the firewall and exhaust. The consumer learned that a steel line was now being used with a heated shield. Updated 02/19/10.
Transmission malfunctioned in 5 gear. Consumer has to stay at 55 mph, this was 3rd time this happened. When transmission went out for 4th time causing clutch to go out also.