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1999 Dodge Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the body, doors & structure (4) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1998 has 15 and the 2000 has 3.

NHTSA data checked

DMore problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age

#223 most complained-about 1999 vehicle

Complaints
6
Recalls
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Most common 1999 Dodge Pickup problems

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1999 Dodge Pickup recalls 1

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Exterior lighting

06E02600061,944 vehicles affected

The problem
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 fix
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.

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6 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Pickup

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.

Body, 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
Fuel 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
Body, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10252042
Body, doors & structure

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

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10202312
Engine & cooling

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.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10195485
Body, doors & structure

Dash board cracked very bad and all of a sudden. Very close to passenger air bag. *Nm

Filed Incident StructureNHTSA 10168659

Dodge Pickup: every year compared

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

1999 Dodge Pickup vs rivals

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Questions about the 1999 Dodge Pickup

Does the 1999 Dodge Pickup have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Dodge Pickup: exterior lighting (March 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Pickup?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the body, doors & structure (4), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).

How many complaints has the 1999 Dodge Pickup had?

6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 19, 2006 and the latest on August 10, 2012. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 1999 Dodge Pickup a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 35 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Dodge Pickup year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Dodge Pickup years have the most complaints?
What should I do if my 1999 Dodge Pickup has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

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

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