Complaints
769
Crashes
85
Fires
30
Injuries
63
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1210 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:81,984 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#242 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:76,409 mi
Crash-related:33
#333 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:115,739 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 210 | 3 | 1 | 81,984 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 42 | 33 | — | 76,409 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 33 | 2 | — | 115,739 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 22 | 4 | 1 | 57,694 mi | |
| Body Structure | 22 | — | 1 | 136,503 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 11 | — | 158,172 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | — | 4 | 101,389 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 3 | 1 | 87,887 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 13 | 1 | — | 130,034 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 13 | — | — | 110,250 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 12 | — | — | 100,240 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | 1 | — | 134,872 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 11 | 1 | — | 95,000 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | 1 | — | 174,442 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | 1 | 21,365 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 133,667 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 8 | — | — | 96,375 mi | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 8 | — | — | 41,500 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 7 | — | — | 26,661 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 104,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 2 | 1 | 145,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | 1 | 60,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | 2 | — | 93,533 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 70,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
210
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
81,984
Air Bags:Frontal
42
complaints
Crashes
33
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,409
Automatic Transmission
33
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,739
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
22
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,694
Body Structure
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
136,503
Airbags
21
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
158,172
Electrical Faults
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
101,389
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
87,887
Seat Belt Issues
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,034
Suspension Failures
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,250
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,240
Tire Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,872
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
174,442
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
21,365
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,667
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,375
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,500
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,661
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,000
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
145,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,000
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,000
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,533
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge 1500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge 1500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Dodge 1500 has 769 NHTSA complaints, 85 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 210 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge 1500?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (210 complaints, avg 81,984 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (42 complaints, avg 76,409 mi); Automatic Transmission (33 complaints, avg 115,739 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Dodge 1500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,578 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Dodge 1500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge 1500 include 85 crash-related reports, 30 fire reports, 63 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Dodge 1500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge 1500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Dodge 1500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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