1999 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 503 complaints for the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 50% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 503 50% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 339 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 73 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 96 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 77 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 44 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 17 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 7 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 339 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
Ball joints failed on vehicle. One ball joint broke and took out the brakes. Was on freeway when heard clunking noise. Got off freeway and had the vehicle towed. Dealer said that I could have been killed if I would have continued driving.
While driving vehicle became uncontrollable and hard to maintain. Also, the ride was very bumpy due to defective upper and lower ball joints. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for repairs at 80,000 miles.
Other problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Dakota
- Brakes 109 complaints
- Steering 78 complaints
- Engine 67 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 33 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Transmission 28 complaints
- Exhaust system 25 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints