11 of the
1,011 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Dakota are about the
body and structure — 1% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
105,845 miles.
I HAD BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN FEB OF 2013 FROM A PRIVATE SELLER AND I HAD NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE WAS LEANING A BIT MORE THAN THE REST OF THE TRUCK, SO I CRAWLED UNDER AND LO AND BEHOLD I NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE CAB MOUNTS WAS ALMOST GONE , AND I GOT TO LOOKING AND THE WHOLE ENTIRE FRAME FROM FRONT TO REAR WAS RUSTED REALLY REALLY BAD. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A FRAME RUST THAT BAD WITH 110000 MILES .
NHTSA complaint #10588795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,250 milesIndianapolis, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
KEPT TRUCK INSIDE SINCE PURCHASE IN 2/25/99 UNTIL THE FALL OF 2009. PARKED TRUCK OUTSIDE UNTIL PRESENT TIME. TRUCK ONLY HAS 32,217 MILES ON IT. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT ALL THE CLEARCOAT IS COMING OFF OR PEELING ALL OVER THE TRUCK. HAVE USED MOTHER'S BRAND SOAP FOR CLEAR COAT FINISHES. HAVE 93 T-BIRD AND 32 FORD WHICH BOTH HAVE CLEARCOAT AND HAVE NO PROBLEM. HAVE SEEM 3 OTHER RED DODGES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I THINK DODGE SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT, SINCE THE BASECOAT AND CLEARCOAT WAS NOT APPLIED RIGHT. SINCE THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 32000 MILES ON IT. PLEASE REPLY. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #10538135 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesWolcott, CT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE BRACKET THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE CABLE HAS EXCESSIVE RUST WHICH ALSO CAUSED IT TO BREAK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE FAILURE AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A MAJOR CRASH TO OCCUR. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,000.
NHTSA complaint #10364053 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,467 milesSpfd, MO
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FAULTY WELD AT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM[RT SIDE] CONTROL ARM WELD FAILED FROM INADEQUATE PENETRATION NEARLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND CRASH. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF VEHICLE TO CAUSE WELD FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10297512 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clovis, NM
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
UPPER BALL JOINTS ON PASSENGER SIDE IS MAKING LOUD POPING SOUNDS AND PAINT ON HOOD IS COMING OFF. HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY SOMEONE BECAUSE OF DISABILITY.
NHTSA complaint #10121847 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 BALL JOINTS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY WOULDN'T A RECALL BE ISSUED ON THE 98 -99 NOT JUST THE 2000-2005 MODELS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD BOLTS SNAPPED OFF IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEY NEEDED TO BE REMOVED.
NHTSA complaint #10108554 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Walton Beach, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
DODGE DAKOTA TOP PAINT WEARING OFF AND BACK WINDSHIELD LEAKING 1999 CLUB CAB
NHTSA complaint #10046815 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Marietta, GA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
UPON TRYING TO TRADE IN THIS VEHICLE, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT HAD BEEN REPAINTED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMS THAT THAT IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE HAS DECREASED GREATLY DUE TO THIS. I WAS OFFERED $7,000 AS A TRADE IN VALUE. THE DEALER WOULD LIKE TO REPAINT, BUT I FEEL THEY SHOULD REPLACE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY.
NHTSA complaint #725573 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Reynoldsburg, OH
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
THE FRONT BUMPER HAS BEGUN TO RUST.
NHTSA complaint #720320 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Gafney, SC
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE STRUCTURE IS BLEEDING THROUGH THE PAINT. VEHICLE SHOWING BLACK/BROWN SPOTS THAT LOOK LIKE BEGINNING OF RUST. BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALER & MANFACTURER. OFFERED TO BUFF VEHICLE. WAS ALSO INFORMED GENERAL MANAGER WILL BE IN TOUCH & SO FAR HAS NOT.
NHTSA complaint #852227 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Acworth, GA
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
WHEN I ORIGINALLY BOUGHT THE DAKOTA R/T, I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD TOW UP TO 6400LBS. JUST RECENTLY CHRYSLER HAS ANNOUNED THAT TOWING MORE THAN 2000LBS WILL VOID OUR WARRANTY. THE R/T IS MEANT TO BE A FUN TRUCK TO DRIVE, BUT MANY OF US ALSO BOUGHT IT FOR THE ABILITY TO WORK AS WELL AS PLAY. MANY OF US ALSO BOUGHT THE HEAVY DUTY SERVICE GROUP AND THE TOW PACKAGE FROM DODGE AS WELL. THAT ALL AMOUNTS TO NOTHING NOW, SINCE IT CAN NOT TOW MORE THAN WHAT THE BUMBER CAN HANDLE. I BELONG TO A MAILING LIST OF 300 OTHER R/T DRIVERS AND SO FAR ALL THEY HAVE HEARD (AFTER CALLING CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE) IS THAT CHRYLSER MAY PAY US BACK FOR THE TOW PACKAGE AND HEAVY DUTY SERVICE GROUP. THAT IS TRULY UNACCEPTABLE SINCE WE BOUGHT THIS TRUCK FOR WORKING AND NOW IT CAN BARELY TOW A GOOD SIZED TRAILER. ALL THE DOCUMENTATION THAT I HAVE READ SAYS THAT THE DAKOTA R/T CAN TOW 6400LBS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT YOU GUYS CAN DO TO HELP US OUT. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. TETSUO1329@AOL.COM
NHTSA complaint #706319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.