Complaints
422
Crashes
26
Fires
3
Injuries
37
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#146 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:98,031 mi
Crash-related:1
#230 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:46,296 mi
Crash-related:1
#316 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:51,088 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 46 | 1 | — | 98,031 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 30 | 1 | — | 46,296 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | — | — | 51,088 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 16 | 2 | — | 33,324 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 15 | — | — | 64,523 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 12 | 1 | — | 150,273 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 4 | — | 120,333 mi | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 11 | 1 | — | 90,000 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 91,899 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 10 | 1 | — | 118,669 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 9 | — | — | 96,844 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 7 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 53,049 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 7 | — | — | 93,171 mi | |
| Manual Transmission | 7 | — | — | 66,517 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 6 | 1 | — | 71,359 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 61,288 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 95,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 89,566 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 3 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
46
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,031
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,296
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,088
Steering Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,324
Hydraulic Brakes
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,523
Seat Belt Issues
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150,273
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,333
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,000
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,899
Diesel Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,669
Suspension:Front
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,844
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,049
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,000
Fuel Pump
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,171
Manual Transmission
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,517
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,359
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,288
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,566
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Dodge 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Dodge 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1999 Dodge 2500 has 422 NHTSA complaints, 26 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 46 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Dodge 2500?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (46 complaints, avg 98,031 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (30 complaints, avg 46,296 mi); Automatic Transmission (16 complaints, avg 51,088 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 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,606 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 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Dodge 2500 include 26 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 37 injuries, and 0 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 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Dodge 2500 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 2500?
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 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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