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1999 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1,967 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Durango, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexYear to avoid3.9× the Durango median · #1 of 26 years by complaints
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints1,967175 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage63kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 3, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Dodge Durango has problems

1,967 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension110213
Engine and engine cooling28110
Electrical system1815
Power train18124
Steering1708
Service brakes, hydraulic15431
Visibility580
Air bags5041
Vehicle speed control388
20 other systems30235

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1999 Dodge Durango recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 01V-153 · May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles

Risk. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 01V-119 · Apr 11, 2001 · 161,682 vehicles

Risk. IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do suspension problems start?

63kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 713 suspension complaints. 90% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
37under 30k miles642under 100k miles71100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs

What owners say repairs cost

Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.

Suspension

98 owners mentioned a cost

$926median

Middle half: $709 – $1,300

Engine and engine cooling

22 owners mentioned a cost

$1,850median

Middle half: $1,000 – $5,000

Power train

11 owners mentioned a cost

$1,300median

Middle half: $643 – $2,900

Electrical system

11 owners mentioned a cost

$800median

Middle half: $765 – $950

If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Durango year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Durango median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1999 Dodge Durango safety ratings

1999 Dodge Durango 4-DR. 4X4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

1999 Dodge Durango frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crashNot rated
  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Dodge Durango, and the recalls they led to.

  1. UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATIONEA03023 · closed Feb 11, 2005
    Led to recall 04V-596
  2. SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATEPE02082 · closed Apr 23, 2003
    No recall
  3. FRONT SUSP. UPPER BALL JOINT FAILUREPE03032 · closed Nov 19, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What Durango owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR STALLS OUT, I KEEP HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS, MY SWAY BAR OR CHAIN HAS BUSTED, SEAT BELT FOR DRIVER WILL NOT RETRACT, RUST AND EROSION HAS BEEN SO BAD THAT I ACTUALLY HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE FRONT BUMPER ASSEMBLY, AND I HAVE NO HEAT.
Complaint 10795231 · Nov 21, 2015 · 85,000 miles
NUT CAME OFF LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING CAUSING WHEEL TO COME OFF VEHICLE. WHEN PICKING UP PIECES, I NOTICED THAT THERE IS NO COTTER KEY TO KEEP THE NUT FROM BACKING OFF. HAD THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHER SPEEDS, THE RESULT WOULD HAVE BEEN VERY SERIOUS.
Complaint 10731558 · Jul 1, 2015 · 150,000 miles
THE VEHICLE IS HARD TO STEER IT ALSO HAS A PROBLEM DISENGAGING THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE THE VEHICLE'S TIRES IN THE FRONT RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELLS CAUSING UNEVEN TREAD WEAR THE VEHICLE IS DEEMED UNSAFE ALSO DUE TO THE VEHICLE'S SUSPENSION BUSHINGS IN THE FRONT IN THE TIE RODS IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 10722447 · May 30, 2015 · 144,000 miles

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