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1999 Dodge Dodge Truck

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

24 reports with mileage · 27 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Suspension. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 8 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports2 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

51 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 9, 2001
Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER DOES NOT DESCRIBE SAFETY CONCERN(S).

NHTSA ODI #9002968

Mileage unknown · Apr 18, 2001
Engine And Engine CoolingSuspensionTires

TIRES STARTED EXPERIENCING WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGES AT 5800 MILES AND CONSUMER HAD THEM REPLACED, 4 MONTHS LATER, TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT, AFTER MANY ALIGNMENTS TIRES WERE UPGRADED, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED, DEALER STATED PROBLEM WAS CROWN PULL, NEW TIRES ARE STILL WEARING AND VEHICLE IS …

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TIRES STARTED EXPERIENCING WEAR ON THE INSIDE EDGES AT 5800 MILES AND CONSUMER HAD THEM REPLACED, 4 MONTHS LATER, TIRES WERE WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE AND PULLING TO THE RIGHT, AFTER MANY ALIGNMENTS TIRES WERE UPGRADED, HOWEVER PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED, DEALER STATED PROBLEM WAS CROWN PULL, NEW TIRES ARE STILL WEARING AND VEHICLE IS STILL PULLING TO THE RIGHT, POSSIBLE SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *SLC

NHTSA ODI #560829

Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2001
Exterior LightingService Brakes, HydraulicTires

WHEN PULLING TRAILER BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY OUT THE FIRST TIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE SECOND TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE TOTALLY LOCKED UP AND PUT A FLAT SPOT ON TIRE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER & THEY SAY EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT FINE. IT DID THIS ALL THE WAY HOME FROM OUR TRIP. FURTHERMO…

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WHEN PULLING TRAILER BRAKES WENT COMPLETELY OUT THE FIRST TIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE SECOND TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER TIRE TOTALLY LOCKED UP AND PUT A FLAT SPOT ON TIRE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER & THEY SAY EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT FINE. IT DID THIS ALL THE WAY HOME FROM OUR TRIP. FURTHERMORE, THE TRUCK HAS ALWAYS HAD A STEERING PROBLEM, IT WANDERS. THE FOG LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING SHORTLY AFTER I GOT THE TRUCK AS WELL & THE DEALER REPLACED THE SWITCH.

NHTSA ODI #739502

Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2000
Unknown Or Other

TOOK VEHICLE TO RUSTON LA DEALER THEY CLAIMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. NOT HAPPY. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

NHTSA ODI #721816

Mileage unknown · Feb 8, 2000
Air BagsCrash

AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY IN FRONT END COLLISION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #856513

Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2000
Electrical SystemInterior Lighting

INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYS ON FOR 45 SECONDS. ALSO, COMPUTER SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING.*AK

NHTSA ODI #855452

Mileage unknown · Nov 24, 1999
Electrical SystemFire

WIRES BURNS BEFORE FUSE BLOWS. *AK

NHTSA ODI #715199

Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 1999
Steering

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…

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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 ODI #714159

Mileage unknown · Jul 24, 1999
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHEN USING THE BRAKES TO SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE, SEVERE SHAKING RESULTS.DEALER UNABLE TO FIX AFTER 4 ATTEMPTS.DODGE ENGINEERS APPARENTLY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. LITIGATION PENDING.

NHTSA ODI #709111

Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 1999
Steering

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THAT VEHICLE. *AK

NHTSA ODI #702946

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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