1999 Dodge Dakota Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,750 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.
“Driving to the grocery store about 30 MPH needing to brake and the front brakes were gone. Right front caliper bolt broke thread and the caliper came off the spindle, steering caused more grinding and then I thought of the emergency/parking brake. I have replaced the same spindle before, but parts are not available now or before. I can';t find a used/new spindle to repair it and it just passed inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #11046501, filed 2017-11, 153,000 miles“Aluminum wheels lugs:nuts came off. Consumer stated the dealer had tightened the lugs:nuts, however, they will not stay tightened. ...everytime consumer had wheel work done, front wheel lugs:nuts and bolts loosened after driving one hour or more. Consumer's first concern is for his family. Also, if he should trade or sell it it would be a problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10110880, filed 2005-02, 100 miles“While driving, the hub assembly went out without warning. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and the dealer and the dealer denied the claim. The whole front tire became detached from the vehicle, which caused more problems with the steering and front end assembly. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10087981, filed 2004-08, 75,750 miles“Dodge Dakota 1999 numerous problems with vehicle ball joint and steering mechanisms. There were also problems with the rear end, transmission, engine malfunction lights, poor engine performance which consisted of hesitation and loss of power especially when under a load-going up and hill and seemed to get worse as the gas level in the tank lowered, hard abrupt shifting when in reverse and park to reverse, loud rubbing which was intermittent when making left turns and when stopping, the front would shake, the four wheel drive light was not visible on the dash when activated and would only…”
NHTSA complaint #10113622, filed 2005-02Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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