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1994-2002 · 9 model years

Dodge Pickup Problems by year

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the Dodge Pickup across 9 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (15), while 2002 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the brakes.

Most complaints for its age199815 complaints · 1 recallSee the 1998
Complaints
30
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Pickup complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20021000Body, doors & structureA
20013100Body, doors & structureC
20003100Body, doors & structureC
19996100Body, doors & structureD
199815110AirbagsF
19972101LightsC
19960100-B
19950100-B
19940100-B

Most common Pickup problems

Dodge Pickup recalls 1

Latest Pickup complaints

1999 Dodge PickupBody, doors & structure

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.

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10470143
1999 Dodge PickupFuel system

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

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasolineNHTSA 10435293
2001 Dodge PickupBody, doors & structure

Have 2001 dodge ram, 81,000 miles. Dash is falling apart, has been for several years. Contacted chrysler an issued complaint. Ref #18411025. Was told by them that they would pay for labor to correct known problem and that I would have to pay for part. Part 375.00, Labor 175.00. Asked them to pay for part and I would install . Reply was no. *Tr

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10261611
1997 Dodge PickupLightsFire

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving 35 mph there was an electrical burning smell and the headlights shut off. The contact opened the hood and attempted to make the repair; however, the headlights flickered and remained on. Nhtsa campaign id number: 06e026000 component: exterior lighting is related to the failure. The dealer was notified and confirmed that the vin did not qualify for the recall. The vehicle is being repaired at the owners expense. The faiulre and current mileages were unknown.

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10253089

Questions about the Dodge Pickup

Which Dodge Pickup years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1998 (15), 1999 (6), 2000 (3). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1998 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Dodge Pickup years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2002, 1994, 1995 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Pickup years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Dodge Pickup problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (11), brakes (4), fuel system (3) most often.

How many recalls does the Dodge Pickup have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Dodge Pickup model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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