Complaints
3,172
Crashes
153
Fires
36
Injuries
212
Fatalities
100
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1824 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Avg mileage:66,375 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:2
#2552 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:62,862 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#3143 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:122,340 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 824 | 2 | 2 | 66,375 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 552 | 1 | 1 | 62,862 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 143 | 1 | 1 | 122,340 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 101 | 1 | 1 | 102,245 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 92 | 2 | — | 89,257 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 87 | — | — | 62,806 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 73 | 4 | — | 72,991 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 72 | 3 | — | 76,446 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 71 | 6 | 2 | 84,718 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 68 | 21 | 1 | 74,952 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 66 | 1 | — | 69,571 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 47 | 1 | 2 | 107,429 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm | 42 | — | — | 68,921 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 39 | 35 | 1 | 85,208 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 35 | — | — | 64,998 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 34 | 3 | 1 | 71,747 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 31 | 1 | 2 | 147,115 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm | 31 | — | — | 57,127 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 30 | 5 | 1 | 111,565 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 26 | — | 1 | 113,611 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 23 | — | — | 78,063 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 21 | 1 | — | 70,006 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 20 | — | — | 62,055 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 18 | 2 | — | 143,838 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 17 | 4 | — | 84,758 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 15 | — | 2 | 51,700 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 14 | — | 1 | 48,964 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | 1 | — | 173,367 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch | 13 | 6 | — | — |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
824
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
66,375
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
552
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,862
Electrical Faults
143
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
122,340
Engine & Cooling
101
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,245
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
92
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,257
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
87
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,806
Suspension Failures
73
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,991
Suspension:Front
72
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,446
Automatic Transmission
71
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Avg Miles
84,718
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
68
complaints
Crashes
21
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,952
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
66
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,571
Steering Defects
47
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
107,429
Suspension:Front:Control Arm
42
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,921
Air Bags:Frontal
39
complaints
Crashes
35
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,208
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,998
Hydraulic Brakes
34
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,747
Engine Problems
31
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
147,115
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Arm
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,127
Unintended Acceleration
30
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
111,565
Transmission / Drivetrain
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
113,611
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,063
Seat-Related Issues
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,006
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,055
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
18
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,838
Wheel Issues
17
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,758
Tire Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
51,700
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,964
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,367
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
13
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge Durango — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge Durango reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 1999 Dodge Durango has 3,172 NHTSA complaints, 153 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint with 824 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge Durango?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint (824 complaints, avg 66,375 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (552 complaints, avg 62,862 mi); Electrical Faults (143 complaints, avg 122,340 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 Durango?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,157 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 Durango?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge Durango include 153 crash-related reports, 36 fire reports, 212 injuries, and 100 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 Durango have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge Durango 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 Durango?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 1999 Dodge Durango shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Durango reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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