1999 Dodge Dodge Truck problems & reliability
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Dodge Dodge Truck. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 19 | 37% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 16% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 12% |
| Steering | 6 | 12% |
| Structure | 5 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 8% |
| Power Train | 4 | 8% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 4% |
| Tires | 2 | 4% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 14 reported components →Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 24 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 86,000 miles (middle 50% between 54,254 and 115,250 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“We owe a 1999 dodge 1500 quad cab right after the manufacturers warranty went out the dash caved in really bad. We bought one from a junk yard and replaced it however it is caving in now. The glove box just recently fell out. The overhead box that holds your garage door opener broke. I am just worried about the safety…”
Air Bags · filed Sep 12, 2010
“While my step dad was driving my dodge durango up a hill, the engine revved up, lost power, and quit. The transmission slipped. After blogging about this problem, there appears to be a lot of issues with the transmissions failing at all mileage levels. *tr”
Power Train · filed Jan 6, 2010
“I have a 1999 dodge ram truck 2500 series 4x4. The dash on this vehicle has totally caved in and fallen on the controls, airbag, fan and wiring. I can't even get to some of the pieces of the plastic. I have read and heard on the radio/tv that this is a problem that a lot of dodge owners are having it isn't just me…”
Structure · filed Oct 5, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1999 Dodge Dodge Truck in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 1999 Dodge Dodge Truck?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 86,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.