1999 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability
3,172 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1999 Dodge Durango, alongside 5 recall campaigns and 3 defect investigations. It scores 100/100 on the trouble index — one of the years to avoid for this model. Suspension leads the reports, typically around 63,276 miles.
Avoid this year if you can. The 1999 Dodge Durango sits at the top of this model's complaint rankings. Quieter picks in the same family: 2003, 2007–2008, 2016–2022.
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Where 1999 sits among all Durango years
What owners report
“Lower ball joint had to be replaced at 44,000 miles, upper ball joint had to be replaced at 53,000 miles. I have a 1999 dodge durgango slt.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Durango
“The oil pump was replaced in november, 2001. Now may, 2002, engine is losing pressure. Told by mechanic that an oil pump should never go in a new car with regular oil changes with under 100,000 miles. Mechanic stated that entire engine will eventually be replaced.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Durango
“Abs light and break light come on after rolling down the road there is a lot of people complaining about this i would like to know is this could be a recall on this”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Durango
“While driving down freeway, vehicles in front came to an abrupt stop went to step hard on brakes but pedal went to floor. We hit the car in front of us and did a lot of damage. Dodge said there was nothing wrong.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Durango
“Durango`s transmission went bad, dealer of no help ,50,000 mi. On vechicle also not the same problem that was complaned about. Ts”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Durango
“Noticed steering wheel off center. Vibration in the steering column. Tie rod right side loose. Replaced tie rod and adjusted steering.the purpose of this complaint is to notify and push for recall on ball-joint issues.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1999 Durango
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 1,918 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 69,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 51,065 and 94,750 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (5)
SKF IS RECALLING 2,805 HUB UNITS, PART NO. BR930361, SOLD AS A SERVICE PART FOR 1997-2004 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES AND 1999-2003 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE & REAR AXLE ABS. DUE TO A SPECIFICATION ERROR, THE ROTOR PILOT FOR THE HUB UNIT…
Fix: SKF WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE HUB UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKF VSM NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-644-8999.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL…
Fix: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000…
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE…
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE FUEL TANK STRAP CAN SEPARATE DUE TO FATIGUE DURING OPERATION. IF THIS OCCURS, THE TANK WILL BE UNSUPPORTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FUEL LEAK.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DOUBLE TOGGLE LOCK FUEL TANK STRAPS WITH SINGLE TOGGLE LOCK DESIGN. NOTE: AFFECTED VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH MAY 21, 1998, ALSO REQUIRE THE REAR BRAKE TUBE…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 04V596000.
Technical service bulletins
102 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on engine and electrical — are on file for the 1999 Dodge Durango. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1999 Durango TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1999 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 1999 Dodge Durango drew 3,172 complaints in federal safety records — one of the years to avoid for this model. Its trouble index is 100/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 1999 Dodge Durango problems?
The top reported problems for the 1999 Dodge Durango are suspension (1,657 complaints), engine (327), and electrical (212).
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Durango problems show up?
Owners most often report 1999 Dodge Durango problems around 69,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 51,065 and 94,750 miles.
Does the 1999 Dodge Durango have recalls?
5 recall campaigns apply to the 1999 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.