Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1999 Dodge Dakota owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Dakota equipped with four brand new cooper cornell 1000 all season tires, size: p235/75r15. While driving 65 MPH, the contact smelled burning rubber. As the contact was pulling off the main road, the vehicle began to shake and the rear passenger side tire blew out. The tires were purchased at pep boys on December 28, 2018. The contact took the vehicle to pep boys and returned the damaged tire. The manufacturer was closed and could not be reached until after the holidays. The vehicle failure mileage was 261,122. The tire failure mileage was 228.
Driving to the grocery store about 30 MPH needing to brake and the front brakes were gone. Right front caliper bolt broke thread and the caliper came off the spindle, steering caused more grinding and then I thought of the emergency/parking brake. I have replaced the same spindle before, but parts are not available now or before. I can';t find a used/new spindle to repair it and it just passed inspection.
Tl contact owns a 1999 Dodge Dakota. The vehicle has heritage trail trac ap tires, size 235/75/r15 (na). While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a constant slow air pressure leak in the rear passenger side tire. In addition, the tire exhibited excessive cracks in the sidewall. The tire has not been replaced and the manufacturer has been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000 and current mileage was 162,000.
While driving consumer noticed that vehicle was swaying back and forth. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that driver's rear tire blew out from the sidewall and was cracked open. All four tires had stress marks located on the sidewall. Goodyear, wrangler st, p215/75r15, dot# m6hfeywr348 . Second set, p215/75r15, dot # m6hfeker3800. The consumer had the same problem twice. The sidewall on all four tires split.
Aluminum wheels lugs:nuts came off. Consumer stated the dealer had tightened the lugs:nuts, however, they will not stay tightened...everytime consumer had wheel work done, front wheel lugs:nuts and bolts loosened after driving one hour or more. Consumer's first concern is for his family. Also, if he should trade or sell it it would be a problem.
While driving, the hub assembly went out without warning. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and the dealer and the dealer denied the claim. The whole front tire became detached from the vehicle, which caused more problems with the steering and front end assembly. Provide further details.
Front end wear causing erratic handling and excessive tire wear. Replaced all four ball joints (upper and lower) on 3/1/2004 at a cost of $777.14. Excess tire wear reduced useful life of front tires by 20,000 miles. Replaced tires on 12/31/2004 at a cost of $547.09.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 55mph, the left front tire blew out without warning. The sidewalls shredded on each side. The dealership has not been alerted. The manufacturer of the tire is Goodyear. The brand name is wrangler.
Unsafe "Goodyear wrangler st" tires. This morning in a light drizzle with the road getting wet but not puddled, my son and I while driving with in the speed limit and making a 90 degree turn slid into the opposite lane, luckily no one was coming in that lane. This was the twelfth time that I have slid on a slightly wet road. The first time I was stopping for a red light and I began to fish tail, we went two more blocks to the next red light , put on my brakes and we began to fish tail again. These tires do not have any traction on a wet road, even at a slow speed. I now have 11,000 miles on these tires and from day one they have been unsafe on wet roads, I have had twelve close calls with these tires and I believe it is time for me to file a complaint. Would you please check the history record on these "Goodyear wrangler st" tires and see if there are any more complaints. …
Tires were installed at the factory. Vehicle was purchased for standard - on the road - use. At no time prior to the purchase was it reported that, as equipped, the owners manual prohibited the use of tire chains or traction devices on this vehicle. This severly restricts use of the vehicle. A complaint was filed with the national center for dispute settlement who refused to hear the case as it was not "broken". Rather this was something that was limited by design. The inability to use tire chains or traction devices represents a significant safety issue when used on the roads during winter months. Daimlerchrysler motors corporation and the dealer of purchase point fingers to each other, advising that each is a for-profit organization and the responsibility rests with the other party. …
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Dakota years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Dodge Dakota?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Dodge Dakota, 4% of the model year's 641 complaints. The component named most often is sidewall (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Dodge Dakota wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Dodge Dakota, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Dakota wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 140,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.