1999 Dodge Durango
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 1,967
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 1999
Opened by NHTSA
84% of complaints
Complaints per year
1999: 1,967 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 965 |
| 1999 | 1,967 |
| 2000 | 1,075 |
| 2001 | 665 |
| 2002 | 423 |
| 2003 | 339 |
| 2004 | 1,115 |
| 2005 | 1,567 |
| 2006 | 851 |
| 2007 | 191 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2011 | 797 |
| 2012 | 640 |
| 2013 | 640 |
| 2014 | 782 |
| 2015 | 503 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 213 |
| 2018 | 232 |
| 2019 | 144 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 202 |
| 2022 | 58 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
84% · 1,653 reportsMost commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.
Engine and engine cooling
15% · 291 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Service brakes
10% · 197 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while traveling 3 MPH he attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. The contact then crashed into another vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-23
Power train
10% · 192 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Electrical system
9% · 184 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Show complaint excerpts
Hello my name is [xxx] I brought this SUV 12/3/2019 .the guy I bought this SUV from he told me there's an electrical issue with the battery to the transmission I found there was several things wrong with it the steering wheel is loose.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-12-04
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and steering
Consumer was driving for 4 miles when smoke was coming from underneath the hood, and within 20-30 seconds the entire front end was engulfed in flames, resulting in total loss of vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-04-06
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1999Complaint volume 1,967 complaints filed for this model year.
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2000-02-02Fuel system, gasoline99V342000 Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel tank strap can separate due to fatigue during operation. If this occurs, the tank will be unsupported, increasing the risk of a fuel leak.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the double toggle lock fuel tank straps with single toggle lock design. Note: affected vehicles built through May 21, 1998, also require the rear brake tube inspection/repair.
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2001-06-18Air bags01V153000 Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the Ram pickup trucks were built at the warren…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began June 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement…
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2001-08-20Seat belts01V119000 Vehicle description: certain van, wagon, pickup trucks, passenger and sport utility vehicles, fail to comply with requirements of FMVSS No. 209, "Seat belt assemblies." The front seat belt…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractor. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…
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2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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2003-07-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-11-19 Front susp. Upper ball joint failure
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2003-11-19Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-11 Upper ball joint separation
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2006-04-20Engine and engine cooling06E024000 Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. Also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar…
Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.
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2008-11-05Suspension08E064000 Skf is recalling 2,805 hub units, part no. Br930361, sold as a service part for 1997-2004 Dodge dakota vehicles and 1999-2003 Dodge Durango vehicles equipped with 2-wheel drive & rear axle ABS. Due…
Remedy: Skf will notify owners and replace the defective hub units free of charge. The recall began on November 5, 2008. Owners may contact skf vsm north america customer service at 1-800-644-8999.
Buy-smart checklist
1999 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 1,653 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 291 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 197 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 99V342000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 01V153000 · Air bags
- Recall 01V119000 · Seat belts
- Recall 06E024000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 08E064000 · Suspension
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- Is the 1999 Dodge Durango reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Dodge Durango is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge Durango?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 84% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Durango have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.