1999 Dodge Dakota equipment problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1999 Dodge Dakota — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a 1999 dodge dakota v-8 magnum 5.2l, it only has 138,000 miles on it. When I bought it it only had 76,600 miles. In that little time I have had to replace the upper and lower ball joints twice, and the rack and pinion, and the water pump, the thermostat, the power steering pump, the tie rods…”
filed Oct 15, 2009
“I have had so many problems with this vehicle, I don't know where to begin. After purchasing this vehicle new, within the first year and several trips to the dealership for a clunking noise which got louder and faster as I accelerated the dealer couldn't figure out what it was. After picking it up…”
filed Apr 11, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Equipment problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dakota | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Dakota | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Dakota | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Dakota | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 Dakota | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 Dakota | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 Dakota | 4 | 0% |
| 1998 Dakota | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 Dakota | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.