1999 Dodge Pickup Problems & Complaints

Better than average78% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Pickup at the same age

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Pickup with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 78% fewer than a typical Pickup model year at the same age, making the 1999 one of the better Pickup years. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (4 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles).

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Most common 1999 Dodge Pickup problems

  • Body & structure~92,000 miles
    467%
  • Engine & cooling~94,000 miles
    117%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~108,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Dodge Pickup complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Dodge Pickup. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Pickup years: 1999, 1998. Years to avoid: 1996. Compare all years →

What 1999 Dodge Pickup owners say

Body & structure

99 Dodge Ram noticed crack in dash while still under warranty, but didn't pursue it. App. 300 miles out of warranty, dashboard cracked in a thousand pieces, electrical ready to come through Dodge states they have never heard of the problem, although, after a news program, they fixed the dashes in a florida town. Thousands of reports on the web.

36,000 miles · Jan 2003

Dash board cracked in several locations. Tape bracket also cracked. When I tried to replace black dash cover, it broke in one place what made me stop from changing it. The task was very unpleasant and dash board is so fragile.

92,000 miles · Jan 2007

1999 Dodge Pickup engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.5L 4-cyl5-speed manualRWD17 / 22 / 19
3.9L 6-cyl5-speed manualRWD14 / 20 / 17
3.9L 6-cyl4-speed automaticRWD14 / 19 / 16
3.9L 6-cyl5-speed manual4WD/AWD14 / 18 / 15
5.2L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD12 / 17 / 14
5.2L 8-cyl5-speed manualRWD12 / 16 / 14
3.9L 6-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD13 / 17 / 14
5.2L 8-cyl5-speed manual4WD/AWD12 / 16 / 14
5.9L 8-cyl4-speed automaticRWD11 / 15 / 13
5.2L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD12 / 15 / 13
5.9L 8-cyl4-speed automatic4WD/AWD11 / 15 / 12

EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 1999 Dodge Pickup a good car?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Pickup rates better than average: 78% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Pickup at the same age. It is one of the best Pickup years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Dodge Pickup?

The body & structure — 4 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the engine & cooling (1) and fuel & propulsion system (1).

How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Pickup have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Dodge Pickup. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Dodge Pickup?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 1999 and 1998. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 1996. See the full Dodge Pickup years comparison.

At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Pickup problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 94,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.