What breaks most · 1998 to 2002 model years
Dodge Quad problems by year
Owners have filed 50 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Dodge Quad across model years 1998 to 2002. Three years stand out: 1999 for body and structure complaints, 1998 for electrical system complaints and 2000 for suspension complaints.
- Years to check closely: 1999, 1998, 2000
- Complaints on file
- 501998 to 2002, all trims
- Worst year
- 199912 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 31 fires · 6 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 75kMedian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 0 | 0 | Electrical system (2) | |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | Body and structure (4) | |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | Suspension (3) | |
| 8 | 2 | 0 | Suspension (3) | |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | Body and structure (5) |
What fails on the 1999 Dodge Quad
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body and structureDoors, latches and body hardware | 33% |
4 | 0 | Shop all body and structure parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Electrical systemAlternators, starters and ignition | 25% |
3 | 0 | Shop all electrical system parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Engine and coolingRadiators, thermostats and cooling | 17% |
2 | 0 | Shop all engine and cooling parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| SteeringPower steering pumps, racks and hoses | 8% |
1 | 0 | Shop all steering parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Brakes (hydraulic)Brake pads, rotors and calipers | 8% |
1 | 0 | Shop all brakes (hydraulic) parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Powertrain and transmissionTransmission parts | 8% |
1 | 0 | Shop all powertrain and transmission parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
| Air bags | 8% |
1 | 0 | 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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While driving, the oil pressure light appeared on the dash board. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the mechanic indicated the vehicle had oil sludge and the engine need to be replaced. The consumer stated that he changed the oil between 5 and 7 thousands miles. Please provide further information. *jb
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The design location of the horn causes the drive to grope for the horn because it is located in the airbag compartment instead of on the steering wheel spokes.
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The dealership was unable to perform front end alignment because track bar was inoperative and needed to be replaced. *ak the vehicle was hard to control when hitting bumps. *scc
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 Quad years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 1999, 1998, 2000 carry the most filings on the Dodge Quad. The 1999 alone has 12 complaints, led by body and structure.
What is the most common Dodge Quad problem?
On the 1999 model year, the most-reported component is body and structure with 4 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Dodge Quad problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Dodge Quad complaints that include mileage is about 75,000 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.