Complaints
1,011
Crashes
67
Fires
6
Injuries
30
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Dakota Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1224 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Avg mileage:56,383 mi
Crash-related:1
#2171 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:58,287 mi
Crash-related:1
#335 complaints
Suspension Failures
Avg mileage:75,738 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 224 | 1 | — | 56,383 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 171 | 1 | — | 58,287 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 35 | — | — | 75,738 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 32 | — | — | 50,960 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 26 | 7 | — | 60,888 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 26 | — | — | 62,100 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 21 | 20 | — | 81,126 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 21 | 3 | — | 58,375 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 21 | — | — | 46,080 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 18 | 1 | 1 | 30,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 18 | 2 | — | 59,962 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 16 | 1 | — | 81,968 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 15 | 1 | — | 93,400 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 15 | — | 1 | 105,224 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 14 | — | — | 99,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 13 | — | — | 39,980 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 12 | — | — | 74,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | — | 49,250 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 8 | — | 140,798 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | 1 | — | 133,057 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 8 | — | — | 58,183 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 8 | — | — | 29,333 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 8 | — | — | 76,918 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm | 8 | — | — | 43,226 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 95,506 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | — | 99,333 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 84,450 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 6 | — | — | 44,500 mi |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
224
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,383
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
171
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,287
Suspension Failures
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,738
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
32
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,960
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
26
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,888
Suspension:Front
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,100
Air Bags:Frontal
21
complaints
Crashes
20
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,126
Automatic Transmission
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,375
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,080
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
30,000
Hydraulic Brakes
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,962
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,968
Steering Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,400
Tire Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
105,224
Suspension:Rear
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,980
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,000
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,250
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,798
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,057
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,183
Other Equipment
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,333
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,918
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,226
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,506
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,333
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,450
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,500
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1999 Dodge Dakota — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Dakota reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Dodge Dakota has 1,011 NHTSA complaints, 67 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint with 224 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Dakota?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint (224 complaints, avg 56,383 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (171 complaints, avg 58,287 mi); Suspension Failures (35 complaints, avg 75,738 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Dodge Dakota?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 63,088 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge Dakota?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Dakota include 67 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge Dakota as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Dodge Dakota?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Dakota reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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