1999 Dodge Dakota Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Paint on top of cab is pealing. Dodge told me that they would pay 50% of $400.00 I feel that this is wrong. They also said that this is a rare problem. Almost all Dakota have this problem. This is a bold lie. I would like to fight this.”
NHTSA complaint #10069546, filed 2004-01, 45,000 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“Water pump failure, after replacement of catalytic converter exhaust leak detected, slow speed from 2nd to 3rd gear, gear sticks from 3rd to 4th gear, rough idling, odometer reading failure, ABS light stays on, check engine light remains lit, gas tank sensor failure (reads empty when tank is full), when driving approx. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010312, filed 2003-03, 36,000 miles“Won't idle on start sometimes and throttle sticks at 1700-2400 RPM's, have to shift to neutral in order to stop before hitting someone. Dealer can't find the problems after being in the shop 6 times and replacing several parts. No codes in computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10129529, filed 2005-07, 68,000 miles“When making sharp turn a popping noise was coming from the steering wheel. Took vehicle to mechanic who determined that ball joints needed to be replaced. The reports were made when the vehicle had relatively low miles. Visual inspection of the ball joints indicated they needed to be replaced. The consumer received a quote to replace the upper ball joint but they have not been repaired yet. The lower ball joint also needs to be replaced. The consumer also heard a rattling noise under the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10057242, filed 2004-06, 15,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Dakota
342 complaintsBrakes
95 complaintsSteering
72 complaintsEngine cooling
70 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
56 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsTires
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsFuel system
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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