1999 Dodge Dakota vs 1999 Ford F-250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1999 Dodge Dakota | 1999 Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 641 | 581 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 99 | 246 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 49 | 55 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 13 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–19 | 12–14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 99,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 342 | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 85 | 97 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 70 | 66 |
| Tires | 24 | 107 |
| Steering | 72 | 49 |
| Power Train | 56 | 61 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 40 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 32 | 21 |
| Vibration / shaking | 28 | 43 |
| Rust / corrosion | 19 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
1999 Dodge Dakota
1999 Ford F-250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.