Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 with enduro ht runaway tires, size: 265/70 r17. The contact stated the tires do not stop on wet pavement. The contact was driving 30 MPH in rainy weather and on a slight incline when the brakes were applied and the vehicle begin to slide. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle, and then a second vehicle. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 230,000.
Left front wheel partially broke loose, with loss of steering, causing pick-up to veer sharply to left, striking a security fence, and severely damaging left front, under-carriage and left wheel suspension. Speed approx. 30 MPH
Rims limited chrome 17 inch made by guam. Owner purchased the rims in August 9, 2001. The spokes on these rims are cracked all the way through. Owner fears that the rims will break off while driving. Owner contacted the manufacturer, and was told that the company that manufactured the wheels are not limited wheels. Someone had put the guam name on the wheels . The wheels were made in china, and guam filed bankruptcy, and went out of business. No recall for the substandard wheels. The consumer was told that the company that made the wheels are no longer contracted by them.
I had oneida the tires on back of my 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 on my way home on a dry Saturday afternoon I way on the freeway running 75 MPH when the tread came completely off of the tire it beat up front and backsides of my fender wells and support brackets and now I have to replace my bed as well as the tire I have only had the truck a little of 2months and the tire had 75percent tread left on it.
While driving on the interstate noticed a foul smell, which seemed to be plastic burning. Consumer cut the air conditioning off, suddenly clouds of smoke poured from under the engine. Consumer pulled over to discover there was a fire coming from under the hood. Also, cruise control and ABS have stopped working, and all 4 tires had to be replaced after 15000 miles.
While driving 65 MPH on the creek turnpike the vehicle, 1999 Dodge Ram 4wd, began to shake when suddenly the left rear wheel disengaged from the vehicle and rolled 150 yards down the road. The vehicle brake system was severely damaged upon impact with the pavement. Potential catastrophe was avoided. The exact same incident happened to my son with his 1997 Dodge Ram.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He arrived at the dealer and they applied grease to the rear of the vehicle. The contact was charged $111 for the repair, however, the noise still persists. The speed was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 117,600.
While traveling at the speed of 55 MPH on the highway the left rear wheel broke off the housing unit, causing the vehicle to steer out of control and slide into a stop. Wheel then bounced down the road into the rear windshield, and driver sustained an injury. Dealer has been contacted.
Also refer to NHTSA complaint 10002464. I was driving my '99 Dodge Ram and all 5 lugs on the right front wheel sheared off and the wheel came off and careened across a parking lot. The same wheel fell off the same way in 2002.
While traveling at approximately 45 to 50 and MPH and pulling a trailer, right rear tire contacted a road hazard which punched a hole in tire. When consumer took vehicle to sam's club tire shop, mechanic stated that they could not replace tire because it had a hole punched in it, and it was "substandard" for that vehicle. Michelin tire, p245/75r16 ltx a/s with a 35 psi. Sticker on door stated that the tires were suppose to be p245/75r16 xl, extra load with a psi of 41 - which was a stronger tire. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Ram 1500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500, 5% of the model year's 610 complaints. The component named most often is lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 93,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 1 fire and 1 injury to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.