1999 Dodge Dakota Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 5%of 641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,494miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the air bags of the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 5% of the 641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,494 miles. 29 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Around 03/04/2008 I was driving through a credit union parking lot and hit a sheet of ice I engaged my brakes to slow down, but my anti-lock brakes did not work and I slid 25' into an SUV causing some costly damage to both vehicles. Both vehicles were disabled and had to be towed. Also,the airbags on my vehicle did not engage and fortunately I only sustained a minor head injury.”
NHTSA complaint #10222104, filed 2008-03, 75,377 miles“Every time I used the lighter the fuse would blow, my radio would fail and I would have troubles with my wipers. I checked all fuses and didn't find a problem. All of a sudden my headlights will go out and once in a while if I click my high beams on and off the driving headlights will eventually come back on. I was in northern maine and I lost my power steering. I had to walk through the woods to a cabin I could see had its house light on and knock on the door for help. Once my truck was freed from being stuck I had to drive 3 miles back to the mountain w/no power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071222, filed 2004-01, 62,000 miles“Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving between 40-45 MPH. The other vehicle was driving between 30-40 MPH, when it suddenly pulled out in front of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. Driver sustained forehead/ arm/wrist, and elbow injuries when impacting the steering wheel. Also, seat belt failed to retract, causing the driver to pull a muscle in lower back. The vehicle was totaled. Police report available.”
NHTSA complaint #10115384, filed 2005-03, 117,000 miles“Had just started vehicle and it was moving when another vehicle hit the right center of consumer's vehicle. Upon impact, dual air bags failed to deploy. Had contacted dealership to have mechanic check air bags non-deployment.”
NHTSA complaint #10038274, filed 2003-09, 101,988 miles“The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, he crashed into the rear passenger's side door of another vehicle. The contact stated that none of the air bags deployed. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The contact received injuries to the chest and left side of the body. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was told that there were no recalls for the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10489380, filed 2012-12, 160,000 milesRelated recalls
- 01V153000May 8, 2001Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup…Covers: Dodge Dakota 1997–2000, RAM 1997–2001, Durango 1997–2000 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 10176211Mar 23, 2020This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 | 41% |
| 2010 | 16 | 46% |
| 2009 | 5 | 28% |
| 2008 | 29 | 32% |
| 2007 | 59 | 41% |
| 2006 | 126 | 44% |
| 2005 | 143 | 30% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 28 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 6% |
| 2000 | 29 | 4% |
| 1999 | 32 | 5% |
| 1998 | 32 | 6% |
| 1997 | 37 | 8% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 13% |
| 1994 | 22 | 13% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Dakota
342 complaintsBrakes
95 complaintsSteering
72 complaintsEngine cooling
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsTires
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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