Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Fuel injector pump stopped working and from all of information I found it seemed to me it should have been a recall. We had a accident in 2005 from the stalling of the pump, and was told by the body shop it was the cause of the wreck. We have spent money on sensors trying to repair to finally be told that the vp-44 code was the fuel injector pump, and will need to be replace and that certain companies have made a special part to repair this and could prevent this from happening. Why can't Dodge repair? Does it take someone to die just to get something repair right, which should have been done during the making of the product?
While traveling down a city street in heavy mid-day traffic, my 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 pick-up truck stopped running. I had no warning. One second the vehicle was running fine and the next second it was dead. Since it is a cummins turbo diesel equipped truck, I lost power steering and power brake assist. Luckily, I was able to wrestle the steering wheel and guide the truck into a mostly empty parking lot with the vehicle's momentum. I had to apply great force to the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. My biggest concern is, if my wife had been driving instead of me, the loss of power steering and brake assist would have greatly enhanced the chance of a crash and/or personal injury. The problem which caused the engine to stop running turned out to be the inoperative Bosch vp-44 injection pump. A re-manufactured pump is the only form of repair available for these vehicles. …
I have a 1999 Dodge truck with cummins diesel. I would like to report a incident that prompted a concern for myself and my family. As I was on vacation with my family, we were traveling to st. Louis for a weekend race. While traveling up a long hill, my truck began to loose power. This grade was a two lane highway, that was moderately curvy. Fuel pressure was down significantly as indicated by my added gauge. Upon arrival to our destination, I replaced the factory lift pump (fuel transfer pump) and immediately noticed a large difference in power. Had the truck actually died during this incident, it would have been nearly impossible to restart, thus leaving a two lane highway blocked on a hill in curves. This caused major concern as it is a high traffic area and many tractor-trailers use this busy stretch of highway. …
On 6/30/06 we were driving our Dodge 1999 Ram 2500 diesel pickup, when it suddenly stopped running. My husband was able to force the pickup across traffic and to the side of the road. The pickup had to be towed to a Dodge dealership. We now find out that Dodge diesels have a problem with its fuel transfer pumps which cause the primary injection pump to fail suddenly and without any warning. This places the occupants at risk since your vehicle has no power, no power steering and no power brakes. Our vehicle is awaiting repair at the dealership, estimated at $3,000- $4,000. Dodge recognizes that they have a problem with their pumps, since they have a retrofit marketed and in stock at the dealership but they refuse to do a recall. Although our vehicle has low mileage, our time of ownership disallows us from warranty work. Dodge won't even speak to us. …
Fuel injector pump failed just before entering the freeway, was towing stock trailer when I lost all power. Had to have the 1999 Dodge 2500 diesel towed along with the stock trailer, the cost is $3150.00 for the fuel injector and $124.00 for towing. I searched the internet and found numerous complaints on this same issue and not only on the 1999 model, so I called Dodge to find out if there was a recall issued, the answer was no! I believe this is a safety issue especially when you loose all power, we were lucky that we had not entered the freeway yet we were still on the on-ramp and it was not safe with the 18-wheelers and other vehicles increasing their speed to enter the freeway. I believe the manufacture should be responsible for the cost not me.
Dodge Ram lift pump failures failure of fuel system fuel oil transfer pump (lift pump) leads to immediate engine stalling. When towing (as which truck is designed for), upon engine shutdown at hwy speeds, immediate loss of power brake and steering performance. This leads to loss of control of trailer and/or load. Property damage and fatalities would be dependent upon drivers experience level while towing. Mfg (damilerchysler) knows of the problem, in some cases will replace pump dependent upon detailed proof from vehicle owner. Not all dealers following company policy and is will actually flat refuse to address that a problem exists, even though the mfc has issued a tech service bulletin (TSB).
I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9l engine. It has 57000 miles on it. For the third time in 3 years it has developed an intake manifold leak. This causes it to lose power at highway speeds and consume oil. This problem occurred at 35000, 47000 and 57000 miles. Chrysler paid for the first 2 repairs but will not pay for this one or any others that May occur. Many owners of these trucks with this motor have informed me that they have had similar problems yet everyone associated with Chrysler continues to tell me that it is not a common problem. I'm looking for help in pressuring Chrysler to take care of this common problem. Thank you
I have a 199 Dodge quad-cad 2500 cummins diesel 4x4 truck. On 6-5-03 my truck die while I was driving it. At the Dodge dealer they told me my fuel lift pump was bad (cost $255.00) they replaced it then called me 3 days later and said my fuel injection pump was bad (cost $1700.00). When the fuel lift pump goes out it causes the fuel injection pump to go out because it runs dry of fuel which causes it to go bad. So why don't Dodge cummins put a relay in there that shuts down the fuel system when the fuel lift pumps stops working. So instead of a $450 bill now I have $2400 bill instead.
Driving n.w. On a 4 lane road, my truck suddenly had no acceleration, I pulled into the median. I found out my fuel transfer pump had failed, causing the fuel injector pump to also fail because of lack of fuel. I found out the hard way that there is an after market sensor that could have prevented the damage done to the fuel injector pump. Cost to consumer: $340.00 for a fuel transfer pump and $1,590.62 for the fuel injector pump. Cost of the sensor $60.00. Shame on Chrysler! My 1999 Dodge Ram 24 value diesel had 94,891 miles but the warranty was out in years.
Vehicle stalled while driving. Consumer stated that the fuel pump was corroded, and replaced it. The engine had shaken harshly when it stalled. The vehicle was difficult to steer the over to the shoulder. The consumer found a positive wire on the fuel transfer lift pump had corroded and broken off causing the engine to stall. The wires for the transfer lift pump had no protective cover and were exposed to the elements. Chrysler redesigned the fuel pump.
Fuel System complaints in other Ram 2500 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500, 10% of the model year's 313 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 fuel system problems?
No. NHTSA lists no fuel & propulsion system recall for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. 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 2500 fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 95,000 miles, and 8% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 2 injuries to fuel & propulsion system 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.