Most common 1999 Dodge Quad problems
Share of the 12 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Dodge Quad complaints by model year
What 1999 Dodge Quad owners say
Body & structure
Defects in manufacturer dashboard creation process May lead dashboard to fail by way of cracking and erosion. This failure of the 97-02 Dodge Ram does not allow for sufficient impact resistance in a frontal accident and May cause failures of the airbag system due to pieces of the broken dash interfering with supplemental restraint systems housed within the dashboard. This May also cause the supplemental restraint system to fail to deploy due to dashboard support being eroded away. Cracking and breakage of dashboard May also cause electrical fires and failures if sharp dashboard pieces dislodge and fall into the wiring harness, cutting wires and shorting them out. Events leading up to failure: none - seems to occur on the greater majority of all 97-02 Dodge Ram pickup trucks, either garaged or not and dashboards covered or not. …
Vehicle purchased new. Filing complaint regarding numerous cracks in dashboard. Chunks of dash breaking off. Informed by tv ad stating that this is on-going problem with Dodge pickups. Feel that this is safety issue as chunks could fly off dash like bullets. Feel Chrysler should recall and replace these deteriorated dashboards. Contacted Chrysler 07-30-13. They indicated that this is an on-going problem but there is nothing they are going to do about it.
Electrical system
This is a necessity that Dodge needs to recall and reimburse people for their loses! I personally sent a letter to the Dodge corporation telling them of this dangerous product! Their answer! Sorry for your loss! The dash boards of the late model 90's and early 2000 trucks made by Dodge were built with cheaply made material. You could armoral or whatever cleaner and preserver you want and the dash would still fall apart. The material from the dash and ducts will fall on the heater element and catch the inside of the vehicle on fire the inside of the vehicle burns very quickly posing a serious danger and to the passengers, other vehicles, people around it once it catches fire and spreads brake lines burn into and causes it to roll, mine rolled within inches of a brand new BMW. I feel as though this is a urgent recall to save lives. …
Tl contact owns a 1999 Dodge Quad cab. The contact stated that the entire dashboard is cracking and becoming loose inside the vehicle. The failure ranges from hairline cracks to major size cracks. He feels that this failure will eventually lead to expose wires. The contact has not contacted the manufacturer or a local authorized dealer. He does not believe that a recall is available for his vehicle. The engine size and VIN were unknown. The current mileage is 130,000 and failure mileage was 100,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1999 Dodge Quad a good car?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 1999 Quad rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the Quad at the same age. 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 Quad?
The body & structure — 4 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the electrical system (3) and engine & cooling (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 Dodge Quad have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 1999 Dodge Quad. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
At what mileage do 1999 Dodge Quad problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 96,000 miles; 10% 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.