What breaks most · 1990 to 2003 model years
Dodge Dodge Truck problems by year
Owners have filed 298 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Dodge Dodge Truck across model years 1990 to 2003. Three years stand out: 1999 for suspension complaints, 2001 for body and structure complaints and 1996 for brakes (hydraulic) complaints. The quietest years are 1990, 1993 and 1991.
- Years to check closely: 1999, 2001, 1996
- Fewest complaints: 1990, 1993, 1991
- Complaints on file
- 2981990 to 2003, all trims
- Worst year
- 199951 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 239 fires · 25 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 68kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 0Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (2) | |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | Steering (5) | |
| 14 | 1 | 0 | Fuel system (3) | |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | Brakes (hydraulic) (2) | |
| 19 | 1 | 0 | Powertrain and transmission (5) | |
| 16 | 1 | 0 | Brakes (hydraulic) (4) | |
| 35 | 1 | 0 | Brakes (hydraulic) (9) | |
| 18 | 1 | 0 | Electrical system (3) | |
| 28 | 2 | 0 | Body and structure (5) | |
| 51 | 3 | 0 | Suspension (19) | |
| 20 | 3 | 0 | Suspension (5) | |
| 39 | 2 | 0 | Body and structure (7) | |
| 22 | 2 | 0 | Suspension (6) | |
| 15 | 3 | 0 | Suspension (4) |
What fails on the 1999 Dodge Dodge Truck
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SuspensionStruts, springs and control arms | 37% |
19 | 0 | Shop all suspension parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Brakes (hydraulic)Brake pads, rotors and calipers | 16% |
8 | 1 | Shop all brakes (hydraulic) parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 12% |
6 | 0 | Shop all steering parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 12% |
6 | 1 | Shop all engine and cooling parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 10% |
5 | 0 | Shop all body and structure parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 8% |
4 | 0 | Shop all electrical system parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 8% |
4 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Air bags | 6% |
3 | 1 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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1999 durango v8 magnum 4 wheel drive ball joints: upper and lower needed to be replaced before the tires fall off and kill me or my passengers at the dealerships estimate of $1000.00. *ak
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2001 dodge sport 1/2 ton pickup truck has several cracks in dash. Last week, one section of dash completely fell in. Concerned this problem could now effect wiring.
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Recall component (cooler line quick connect fittings) failed prior to recall notice resulting in the vehicle catching on fire.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 6, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Dodge Dodge Truck years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 1999, 2001, 1996 carry the most filings on the Dodge Dodge Truck. The 1999 alone has 51 complaints, led by suspension.
What is the most common Dodge Dodge Truck problem?
On the 1999 model year, the most-reported component is suspension with 19 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Dodge Dodge Truck problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Dodge Dodge Truck complaints that include mileage is about 68,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.