Three problems related to diesel engine have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
At 86,000 miles, diesel fuel injection pump failed without warning while driving causing engine to quit running leading to a loss of power steering and assisted brake control. I was able to coast the truck to the side of the road and out of the flow of traffic with great difficulty before coming to a stop. Truck had to be towed from the side of the highway, and failed injection pump was replaced at my expense. Failed bosch vp44 diesel fuel injection pump was returned as a core.
1999 Dodge Ram 3500 cummins vp44 failure in the middle of traffic no brakes or steering truck has 60000 miles.
Engine developed a crack on side of block, causing coolant leak. Currently loosing two (2) gallons a day.