1999 Dodge Dodge Truck Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Dodge Dodge Truck, 12% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,400 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 have a 1999 Dodge durango with 55,000 miles. I took it to jerry's Dodge for a 4-wheel alignment and they told me that it couldn't be aligned because both the upper and the lower ball joints were shot. Also the vehicle needs tie rods. These are obviously defected parts. I should not be having this problem on a vehicle with only 55k miles. The vehicle has never been used off-road. It's only been driven on city & highway paved roads.”
NHTSA complaint #10102668, filed 2004-12, 55,400 miles“This vehicle was perchased on 9-10-99. On 8-27-99 the steering column was replaced. On 9-19-99 while making a right hand turn at a stop sign the steering wheel stuck in place . I had to yank on the wheel and I heard and felt a crunch as the steering wheel became unstuck. It was later towed to a service garage where they replaced a part in the steering wheel called a clock spring.”
NHTSA complaint #714159, filed 1999-11“My 1999 durango has had several costly repairs none of which should have ever had to be made to a vehicle with such few miles on it. (1) there was a clicking noise in the steering column and the directional control was moving. Dodge told me I had to replace the steering column$$$$ at less than 40,000 miles. I have had cars and trucks with 200,000 miles that never had to have any such thing done. (2) heater box damper has apparently come loose and sometimes will not open or close. Dodge told me it would cost $900.00 to just take the dashboard apart to look at it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104325, filed 2004-12“Took vehicle to dealer 12/20/2004 for front end noise. Dealer statement on receipt checked steering components all ok at this time tires cupped . Took vehicle to tire shop for alignment & rotation on 12/29/2004. Tire shop finds both upper & lower ball joints are bad // outer tie rod ends has play dealer refuses to repair under present recall on vehicles mfr shortly after this vehicle date. Vehicle is 1999 Dodge dakota 4x4. Vehicle's covered by recall is inadequate to rectify all potential safety issues with this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10104695, filed 2004-12“1999 Dodge dakota 4x4 sport club cab. The lower, upper ball joints are dangerousely worn out at 52,000 miles. Also worn out to the point where an alignment can't be done are both tire rods.”
NHTSA complaint #10043779, filed 2003-10Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 20% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 4 | 20% |
| 1999 | 6 | 12% |
| 1998 | 2 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 17% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 5 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Dodge Truck
19 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Dodge Truck
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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