1999 Dodge Dakota
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,011
- rank #384 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 0
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Suspension
- 430 complaints (43%)
- Reported harm
- 67 crashes / 30 injuries
- 0 deaths; 6 fires
1999 Dodge Dakota vs 2000 Dodge Dakota
Same-model NHTSA complaint comparison: raw complaints, recalls, top component families, and reported harm mentions.
Pending review: this curated compare page is generated from two real NHTSA rows and excluded from the sitemap until sampled. Data through 2026; reviewed June 2026.
2000 Dodge Dakota
Full vehicle record- Complaints
- 1,096
- rank #335 of 4,194
- Recalls
- 0
- campaigns on record
- Top component
- Suspension
- 304 complaints (28%)
- Reported harm
- 77 crashes / 62 injuries
- 3 deaths; 16 fires
Largest differences in this pair
Complaint gap
85
1999 Dodge Dakota has the lower raw complaint count
Recall gap
0
1999 Dodge Dakota vs 2000 Dodge Dakota
Top component overlap
Same family
Suspension vs Suspension
1999 Dodge Dakota problem mix
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT 224
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT 171
- SUSPENSION 35
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 32
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 26
2000 Dodge Dakota problem mix
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT 207
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR 137
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT 97
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 48
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC 41
Frequently asked questions
Which has fewer NHTSA complaints, the 1999 Dodge Dakota or 2000 Dodge Dakota?
1999 Dodge Dakota has fewer raw NHTSA consumer complaints in this dataset (1,011 vs 1,096). This is not a defect rate and is not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
Does this mean the 1999 Dodge Dakota is more reliable?
No. These are unverified consumer reports and recall campaigns, not production-normalized reliability scores. Use the comparison as one research signal and check a specific vehicle's history before buying.
These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle, and not financial, safety, or purchasing advice. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).