1999 Dodge Durango Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 170about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,967 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 170 complaints about the steering of the 1999 Dodge Durango, 9% of the 1,967 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My steering is bad I have little control over vehicle at high speeds I think it's in the wheel itself or maybe airbags?. Replaced brake parts front and back and still problems with trying to stop but skid .hub replaced and its better. Head lights do not work properly”
NHTSA complaint #11051781, filed 2017-12, 180,000 miles“I was driving on the highway at 65mph, and the vehicle shut off completely. Lost power steering, power brakes, everything. Had 3 small children in the car and had to with all my power (I am 5'9 235 lbs) navigate the vehicle to the side of the road. I have found this is extremely common problem with this vehicle. Many of the posts state is a manufacturing flaw of where the PCM is placed in the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10460524, filed 2012-06, 138,001 miles“While driving at various times on the highways my car shuts down and I lose steering and power brakes which makes it hard to slow down and move to side of road. After 10 to 15 min l can restart my car.”
NHTSA complaint #10819177, filed 2016-01, 186,000 miles“I was driving about 25 miles per hour and everything on the system stopped. The steering stopped working, the brakes stopped working and the car turned off. It tends to happen on bumpy roads. This has happened multiple times in my 1999 Dodge Durango during the past year. I think it might be related to the ignition problem affecting other chrysler products. The Durango was not involved in that recall, but it seems as though this is exactly what happens with my truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10626490, filed 2014-08, 165,000 miles“Usually happens when it is hot out but the truck just shuts off with out notice all power too all gauges go to 0 power steering. Does not matter how fast or slow I am going. I have to park it and let it sit anywhere from 5 minutes up to two hours. I have had several parts replaced and the problem continues no one seems to have an answer. This is so dangerous not only for me but also all other drivers on the road. This needs to be figured out soon I fear for my life and the life of others.”
NHTSA complaint #10734397, filed 2015-07, 131,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 24 | 4% |
| 2012 | 42 | 7% |
| 2011 | 27 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 8% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 70 | 4% |
| 2004 | 31 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 28 | 7% |
| 2001 | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 | 83 | 8% |
| 1999 | 170 | 9% |
| 1998 | 90 | 9% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Durango
1,102 complaintsEngine cooling
281 complaintsElectrical system
181 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
181 complaintsBrakes
173 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
58 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsSeats
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Durango
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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