Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Dakota 1999 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1999 Dodge Dakota: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

641Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

73Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension503 complaints

503 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes109 complaints

109 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V193000, 00V198000.

Steering78 complaints

78 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine77 complaints

77 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V153000.

Tires24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V119000.

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V193000Reported July 17, 2000 - 40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 40,000 vehicles across all affected models.

00V198000Reported July 17, 2000 - 437,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 437,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V119000Reported April 11, 2001 - 161,682 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 161,682 vehicles across all affected models.

01V153000Reported May 8, 2001 - 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 216,100 vehicles across all affected models.