1999 Dodge Dakota Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,845miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,845 miles.
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.
“I had bought the truck in feb of 2013 from a private seller and I had noticed the driver side was leaning a bit more than the rest of the truck, so I crawled under and lo and behold I noticed that the frame was rusted so bad that the cab mounts was almost gone , and I got to looking and the whole entire frame from front to rear was rusted really really bad. I have never seen a frame rust that bad with 110000 miles .”
NHTSA complaint #10588795, filed 2014-05, 115,690 miles“Kept truck inside since purchase in 2/25/99 until the fall of 2009. Parked truck outside until present time. Truck only has 32,217 miles on it. My complaint is that all the clearcoat is coming off or peeling all over the truck. Have used mother's brand soap for clear coat finishes. Have 93 t-bird and 32 ford which both have clearcoat and have no problem. Have seem 3 other red dodges with the same problem. I think Dodge should stand behind their product, since the basecoat and clearcoat was not applied right. Since the truck only has 32000 miles on it. Please reply. …”
NHTSA complaint #10538135, filed 2013-08, 31,250 miles“Faulty weld at front lower control arm[rt side] control arm weld failed from inadequate penetration nearly resulting in loss of wheel and crash. No evidence of any damage to any other part of vehicle to cause weld failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10297512, filed 2009-12, 134,467 miles“Upon trying to trade in this vehicle, I was informed that it had been repainted. The dealership informs that that it was a factory defect. However, the value of the vehicle has decreased greatly due to this. I was offered $7,000 as a trade in value. The dealer would like to repaint, but I feel they should replace. No safety defect listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #725573, filed 2000-07“When I originally bought the Dakota r/t, I was told that I could tow up to 6400lbs. Just recently chrysler has announed that towing more than 2000lbs will void our warranty. The r/t is meant to be a fun truck to drive, but many of us also bought it for the ability to work as well as play. Many of us also bought the heavy duty service group and the tow package from Dodge as well. That all amounts to nothing now, since it can not tow more than what the bumber can handle. …”
NHTSA complaint #706319, filed 1999-05Related service bulletins
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 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…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10220995Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 18 | 10% |
| 1995 | 20 | 10% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 | 13 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 15% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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