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1999 Dodge Pickup

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
6
Latest Aug 10, 2012
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Mar 23, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 6 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Dodge Pickup, most frequently naming the body & structure, engine and fuel system categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure466.7%
  • Engine116.7%
  • Fuel system116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E026000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Mar 23, 2006
61,944 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
The risk: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
The remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Aug 10, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE PICKUP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD CRACKED ALL THE WAY FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AREA. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY WERE UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED.. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID
10470143
Incident
Aug 16, 2010
Fuel system
Filed Nov 11, 2011

GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE (BOTH RUSTED IN HALF). THE FRONT OF THE TANK DROPPED DOWN ONTO THE ROAD RUBBING A HOLE IN IT. WHILE TRYING TO GET PARTS AT A LOCAL PARTS STORE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAVE EITHER SEEN OR HEARD OF SIMILAR INCIDENTS OF THE GAS TANK STRAPS RUSTING IN HALF AND THE TANKS FALLING OUT. *TR

NHTSA ID
10435293
Incident
Nov 9, 2011
Mileage
108,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Dec 16, 2008

99 DODGE RAM NOTICED CRACK IN DASH WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BUT DIDN'T PURSUE IT. APP. 300 MILES OUT OF WARRANTY, DASHBOARD CRACKED IN A THOUSAND PIECES, ELECTRICAL READY TO COME THROUGH DODGE STATES THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM, ALTHOUGH, AFTER A NEWS PROGRAM, THEY FIXED THE DASHES IN A FLORIDA TOWN. THOUSANDS OF REPORTS ON THE WEB. *TR

NHTSA ID
10252042
Incident
Jan 15, 2003
Mileage
36,300 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 9, 2007

DASH BOARD CRACKED IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. TAPE BRACKET ALSO CRACKED. WHEN I TRIED TO REPLACE BLACK DASH COVER, IT BROKE IN ONE PLACE WHAT MADE ME STOP FROM CHANGING IT. THE TASK WAS VERY UNPLEASANT AND DASH BOARD IS SO FRAGILE.*JB

NHTSA ID
10202312
Incident
Jan 1, 2007
Mileage
91,500 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 6, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE PICKUP. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE THERMOSTAT INDICATED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS OVERHEATING. THE TEMPERATURE RANGED FROM 220-240 DEGREES. THE RADIATOR BEGAN TO EMIT HOT RADIATOR FLUID FROM THE OVERFLOW TANK. DODGE STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 94,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.

NHTSA ID
10195485
Incident
Jul 1, 2007
Mileage
94,000 mi
Body & structure
Filed Sep 19, 2006

DASH BOARD CRACKED VERY BAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN. VERY CLOSE TO PASSENGER AIR BAG. *NM

NHTSA ID
10168659
Incident
Sep 14, 2006
Mileage
110,000 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Dodge Pickup by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002100—
2001310—
2000310—
1999Viewing610—
1998151042.4
1997210—
1996261045.8
1995231036.3
1994811—
1992400—
1976200—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.