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 Durango owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left and the power assist pulled to the right. The contact heard a loud noise and smoke appeared under the hood. In addition, the vehicle was not running properly and the brakes overheated with a burning odor. The contact observed severe tire wear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the vehicle was repaired. On over 20 separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the same issues; however, the failures still persist. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 122,000.
Makong turns, the oil pressure plummets. Wheel speed sensors are causing the dash light to stay on. Been through 2 new PCM computers. Spark plugs foul out too easy. Battery temp sensor needs to be beefed up. Factory anti theft system stopped working. There is a short somewhere. This Durango has died while in motion too. Scary.
Nut came off left front wheel bearing causing wheel to come off vehicle. When picking up pieces, I noticed that there is no cotter key to keep the nut from backing off. Had this happened at higher speeds, the result would have been very serious.
At christmastime our transmission began acting up. We believed the harsh winter weather was causing the problem bc once the engine heated up, the vehicle drove just fine. At any rate, we took in to be serviced in March and had the 4x4 rear differentials flushed and serviced and the fluid changed. While it was in for that repair (at a dealership) they called and said the 2 front ball joints needed to be replaced. We knew about the recall, so asked them about it, but it just figures our VIN was not included. So, $1600 later, we went and picked it up and seemed to drive just fine. Well, then 3 wks. Later I was driving to the grocery store. I was stopped a red light, and when it turned green I went to go and it just barely accelerated. Luckily, the red light was right in front of the garage we normally use. …
Consumer stated that when he purchased tires in March of 2002 and wanted the tires aligned, he was told by dealer that ball joints were bad. Later, took vehicle to another dealer and was told that ball joints were alright. Then ,about 2-3 weeks later while putting brakes on vehicle dealer noticed that wheels were wobbly due to defective ball joints. However, since warranty expired consumer could not get help. Consumer stated that when he purchased tires in March of 2002 and wanted the tires aligned, he was told by dealer that ball joints were bad. Later, took vehicle to another dealer and was told that ball joints were alright. Then ,about 2-3 weeks later while putting brakes on vehicle dealer noticed that wheels were wobbly due to defective ball joints. Vehicle was out of warranty and consumer is not orginial owner of vehicle so the manufacturer would not do anything to help. …
Vehicle's left rear wheel separated from axle causing vehicle to go out of control. The consumer had gone around a small bend and the vehicle pulled to the left. As the consumer tried to steer back into the lane, the vehicle went into the right lane. The consumer had no control of the steering. The consumer applied the brakes but the vehicle didn't slow down, instead it went out control and traveled backwards facing traffic, the vehicle hit a barrier wall of the bridge on the drivers side, bounced off the wall, spun around again, and hit the barrier wall again in the rear left side. The vehicle spun around again and ended back on the interstate. The left rear wheel had separated from the vehicle and was found across the highway. A witness stated that it appeared as if the rear axle cracked and the left rear wheel went at an opposite angle of the vehicle.
The entire front wheel hub on driver and passenger sides had to be replaced at 56,740 miles, I would like to add these were easy highway miles. It happened without warning, I was driving when I noticed a loud rumble and vibration under my feet when turning the wheel slightly, I immediately went to my mechanic an was surprised when he put it on the rack and both wheels rocked back and forth!! This could have caused a serious accident had they let go while traveling 50mph. Just would like to know if anyone else experienced this problem? My husband called the dealership where we leased it to see if they had any complaints and they really didn't seem to care. We just feel at 56,000 highway miles these should have plently of life in them yet.
Dt: the caller said the vehicle had three cracked rims. She took them off the vehicle, but did not know where they were located on the vehicle. Had a flat tire and put air in the tire. When she arrived home the tire was flat again. She took vehicle to an independent inspection station, and they told her the rims were cracked. Dealer said rims did not crack. Dealer and manufacturer claimed they could not offer any help for free. She took vehicle to the dealer seven times for different problems.
I own a 1999 Dodge Durango. I was on my way to work getting on to interstate 75, as I started to accelerate I heard a loud sound from the front right side of my vehicle, at the same time the vehicle was very hard to drive. I pulled over to see what the problem was, when I reached the front of the SUV my front right tire was barely dangling from the SUV. I had to call aaa to have it flat bedded to a garage. I was lucky that I was only going about 40 MPH and not reached the posted speed of 70 MPH.
Left rear tire rim separated from the axle. Causing consumer to lose control. While driving around a small bend in the road the vehicle pulled to the left. The driver tried to steer the vehicle back into the right lane but lost control if the vehicle. It spun around, hit a barrier wall and came to rest facing traffic. The left rear wheel separated and was found across the highway. It was determined by an investigator that the left rear tire/rim separated and caused the accident.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1999 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 50 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1999 Dodge Durango, 3% of the model year's 1,967 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1999 Dodge Durango wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1999 Dodge Durango, though it has 3 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 Durango wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 2 fires 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.