Dakota VIN Registry: 1999

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Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 ClubCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 137344
comment	so far so good no problems truck now has 7300 miles on it and i've owned it for 11 months
	This truck is owned by David Castagno (DC8COPWAL@AOL.COM)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 ClubCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 208029
300	Pop from front right side. Also squeek from same side. Ball joint?
4000	Engine ping
9000	Fog light stopped working - switch broke.
	This truck is owned by Frank Fiorenini (fiorenini@aol.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 100786
10	Passenger side door hinge makes a popping sound when opened and closed, spring was not seated properly. Dealer replaced the entire hinge. Noticed the problem the same day I brought it home (10 miles)
100	Popping noise from cab when turning onto sharp incline (like every driveway) First noticed a few days after purchase (100 miles) Cruise control will turn itself off on cold mornings and won't work again until the truck has warmed up and the engine is turned off then back on. First noticed a few days after purchase (100 miles)
14000	Excessive front tire wear. Drivers side front wore a flat spot. Needed to replace tires at 14000 miles.
20000	Auto tranny will clunk into first after I've stopped at a light.
	This truck is owned by Chris Albee (Avenger94@aol.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 215054
11000	Brakes vibrating at 11,000 miles. I will be bringing it in after the new year.
	This truck is owned by Ralph Segarra (segra_lugne@yahoo.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 269762
6000	Foam falling out of both seats
	This truck is owned by Wesley Beck (dakotaslt99@hotmail.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 ClubCab with a 5.9l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 109330
2000	At about 2000 mi. The tranny started to moan when put in reverse. The moan goes away after the truck warms up. I called the dealer and they said that they are aware of it, but they don't have an answer for it or a fix. The truck now has 23,000 mi. and the brakes have a shudder, I think the rotors are warped. I don't understand why this could be? because I've never abused the brakes.
5000	At about 5,000 mi. I began having this cuious problem with the throttle at highway speeds. When I slightly press the throttle I don't get any reaction, and then all of a sudden it kicks in. It's about a second to a second and a half span of no response.
	This truck is owned by Alex Beltran (gt4@earthlink.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 ClubCab with a 5.9l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 214802
3800	At about 3800 miles, tranny started leaking. took to local dodge dealer and they replaced rear seal. Halfway home from dealer, tranny started leaking again. Took back to dealer next day and they said the yoke was damaged and that's what damaged the seal. They ordered a yoke and seal this time. Took about a week to get parts, but since they entered my truck into their database wrong got wrong part. In process of tearing into tranny to replace yoke(before they realized it was wrong part) noticed all clutches were burnt up from driving without fluid. Finally decided to replace whole tranny, and has been running good since.
	This truck is owned by Brian Cropp (hskr@lemoorenet.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 101076
2000	Heard a snapping sound from the front end while making sharp turns (about 2000 miles when I first heard it) Rear end is making a grinding sound from right back side, above 45 MPH and upon deceleration
2400	GAS mileage is HORRIBLE!!! sticker 15/20 I'm getting 11/15 using 93 octane gas (so far mileage at 2400)
	This truck is owned by Juliam Gonzalez (cnnbcbs@juno.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 207851
comment	No other problems with 3400 miles on the odometer.
100	Windsheild and rear window leaked. Took to dealer for service, found out that eight inches of sealant was missing on the driver side top of windsheild. Rear window was also missing sealant on the driver side.
	This truck is owned by Michael Schwall (mschwall@flash.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 220169
0	At delivery: popping noise coming from body mounts. Problem went away on own.
7200	Fog lights stopped working. Headlight switch replaced.
	This truck is owned by Chuck Robbins (clrobbins@home.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 221639
3000	New cat. converter
6000	Ping from engine not fixed
	This truck is owned by Tim Althoff (yllwdkta@aol.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 292813
unknown	Sounds like ball joint popping during transition forward or reverse from a stop. Also pops when cycling steering wheel from lock to lock at the end of the turn.
	This truck is owned by Mark Janke (sftvboy@yahoo.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number unknown1
7000	At 7,000 miles I had the brake rotors machined.
14000	At 14,000 miles the rotors were warped again. The dealer this time replaced the rotors for free, but had no answer as to why this was happening.
17000	I have been very careful in applying my brakes since the first time they were machined. I am now at 17,000 miles, and it seems like the problem is starting to return.
	This truck is owned by John Kramer (kramejo@cs.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 RegularCab with a 5.9l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 118508
0	Crooked front bumper. (Surprise)
600	Steering Clunk on slow right turns and when slowing down on rough pavement. First came up at about 600 miles. Replaced intermediate steering shaft 3 times at the dealer (800, 1500, 2200) and still not rectified.
1000	Tranny buzz in reverse. Showed up at about 1000 miles. Dealer will not acknowledge it as a problem.
	This truck is owned by Ryan Krokosinski (ryan@equinoxfinancial.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x2 RegularCab with a 5.9l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 123884
0	VERY sensitive throttle between idle and 1500rpm. Cannot hold to wanted RPM. Have not tried to fix. Seems to be normal for 5.9
29429	Bad clunk on left/right low speed turns. Dealer replaced steering column and air bag clockspring. - FIXED -
29722	Bad brake pulsation, almost undriveable. Dealer replaced rotors & drums -FIXED-
	This truck is owned by Jon Alchin (mopar_man@mpinet.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 113567
20000	AT 20K MILES THERMOSTAT HOUSING WAS LEAKING EVERYWHERE....NOW AT 23K MILES AND HAVE HAD TIERODS REPLACED...AND NOW THE BALL JOINTS(WHICH ARE PART OF THE CONTROL ARM) HAVE FAILED. HAVE HAD THE TRUCK TO LOCAL DEALER TWICE IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS FOR CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT BUT BOTH TIMES THEY TOLD ME THE NEW ARMS WERE AS BAD AS THE ONES ON THE TRUCK NOW. DEALER HAS ORDERED TWO MORE PAIRS OF ARMS IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET A GOOD PAIR. THE SERVICE MANAGER IS TELLING ME DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS ARE BOTH EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM,,I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE BY FAR. DEALER TELLS ME THERE IS NO KNOWN REPAIR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT EVEN IF DEALER CAN GET TWO NEW GOOD ARMS I WILL DEFINETLY BE BACK WITHIN A YEARS TIME OR SOONER TO GET THEM REPLACED AGAIN. I TOLD MANAGER I APRECCIATE HIS HONESTY BUT HE HAS DEFINETLY CONVINCED ME NOT TO OWN THIS PIECE OF CRAP WHEN IT'S OUT OF WTY. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR PLOWING, TOWING, OR ANY TYPE OF COMMERCIAL USE. HAVE HAD DEALER ALSO LOOK AT A NOISE THAT I HAVE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I AM EXPERIENCING EXTREME LEVELS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE COMING THROUGH THE DEFROSTER DUCTS. ANYONE WHO RIDES IN THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY ASKS WHATS UP WITH ALL THE NOISE...SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS SITTING IN THE CAB WITH US. DEALER HAS CONFIRMED THE NOISE IS TERRIBLE BUT CANNOT FIND WHAT IS CAUSING IT..I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A QUOTE FROM MY SERVICE ADVISOR.."I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU CAN STAND DRIVING THAT THING WITH ALL THE NOISE, FRONT END CLUNKING ON EVERY BUMP FROM BOTH SIDES AND THE ENGINE NOISE LOUD ENOUGH TO DEMAND TURNING UP THE RADIO TO AN OBNOXIOUS LEVEL, I WOULD BE GOING CRAZY" THAT CAME FROM THE MOUTH OF MY SERVICE ADVISOR!!!!
	This truck is owned by KURT (KURTMOPARMAN@AOL.COM)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 159670
11000	front rotors replaced
12900	Tie Rods replaced
	This truck is owned by Ken Slee (101152@email.msn.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 178476
0	Well, the most prominent problem is the pinging (any octane gas). When it was brand-new, it only did it under heavy load (towing uphill). But after it hit 2000 miles, I hear it anytime I'm moderately acclerating (but does NOT do it at WOT). The dealer here claims they can't hear it, but will not go on a test drive with me either! I also have a paint problem I wont deal with until summer - too much paint was applied on the driver's door, and on the "rocker" panels behind the passenger rear tire. This is most noticed after its been washed and waxed (Intense blue paint), at first I thought they were water runs (missed some water w/ the chamois or something) but turned out to be paint runs!! Also on the pass. door, there's some dust embedded in the paint.
9000	At about 9,000 miles a TSB was performed on the transmission solenoids? to alleviate a CHECK ENGINE light.
14000	It emits a sulfur smell from the Catalytic Converter (noticed recently 14,000 miles) - has yet to be looked at by the dealer.
14500	The front rotors were resurfaced due to warpage. Despite the problems I've had with this truck - I still think its superior to the Toyota and Chevy turds I've had in the past, now if only the dealer can solve the above problems! If anyone else can give me info, or share experiences, please e-mail at fsdaa1@uaf.edu thanks!
	This truck is owned by Darren Asuncion (fsdaa1@uaf.edu)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 203033
unknown	Clunking when shifting into reverse-all the time. Engine missing when shifts to overdrive.
	This truck is owned by Marc Nelson (mrnelson@2fast.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 216296
8000	Little over 8k miles, lost the fog lights. Took to local 5 star dealer here in Fargo, North Dakota. I told the dealer that I had noticed that the headlight switch would get very warm to the touch near the rheostat (panel lights dimmer), dealer replaced headlight switch. Fog lights work again now, but new headlight switch still gets very warm.
	This truck is owned by Sandy Olson (sandman@linkup.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 234193
9600	Foglight switch broke 12/3/1999. Still waiting on a fix as of 12/18, dealer had none in stock
	This truck is owned by Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 237628
0	The Best Truck I have ever owned. Since the beginning the transmission has clucked into reverse on occasions.
2000	I have noticed sice about 2000 miles the motor ticks with pretty much any octane, alittle less with 93. Dealer says that they can't hear anything wrong, others say its normal for a OHV engine.
6000	Had my Headlight switch replaces due to the foglamps failing at about 6000 miles. Other than that, nothing.
	This truck is owned by Phillip Allen (Dusty269@hotmail.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 245934
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Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 254847
3098	7-3-99 - After first service oil level was one quart over full. After installing 5 quarts, checked numbers on dipstick and found wrong dipstick installed at factory.
8230	11-2-99 - Drivers door needed adjusting, keeps sagging down and rubbing latch mech.
	This truck is owned by Gary Guelde (gssw@webtv.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 255265
14423	Truck runs good, no real problems, had Headlight/Fog light switch replaced though. Fog lights stopped working. I do have pinging, told there is a programming fix in the works. We will see. Got a good service staff at dealership I bought the truck from.
	This truck is owned by Don Wilson (dwilson25@snet.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 266346
300	Purchased new at 45 miles Serviced at 300 miles for a re-alignment and to "right" the steering wheel (12 o'clock sits at 11 o'clock). Re-alignment performed, nothing done to steering wheel - dealer said it is "normal".
	This truck is owned by Tamer (sasha@one.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 291534
0	6/30/99 - Truck purchased new from local dealer. No initial quality problems with 30 miles on it.
unknown	10/20/99 - Dealer replaced serpentine belt after I found severe cracking on one area of belt by accident.
	This truck is owned by Jason Elledge (jbe@micron.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 306400
1000	Front End RE-Alignment
9000	Fuel pump replaced
	This truck is owned by Steven Oatley (stevie.o@excite.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 RegularCab with a 5.2L_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 168983
0	paint scratched on rail of the bed. dealer repainted scratches.
2000	front end needed to be aligned. pulled bad to the right. dealer fixed the alignment and also straightened steering wheel.
4000	loud clunk when shifting truck into reverse
8000	vibration from steering wheel while decelerating. possibly warped rotors, but it has not gotten any worse. yet.
9000	while at slow speeds (5-15 mph) truck makes a squeaking noise, almost like a bird tweeting, noise is driving me insane. usually only makes the noise when the weather is cold, almost non existant in warm weather. I think it may be u-joints or front bearings it is very hard to tell. took it to the dealer at 10000 miles and the service manager said it was not an abnormal noise. he treid to blame it on the flowmaster i had installed and told him that was impossible. no way possible that the exhaust could make that noise from the fronmt end. he told me to come back and take a technician for a drive. i work full time and got to school full time, i dont have the time to mess with this. i am very dissatisfied with the service from fresno dodge. if they wont give me the time of day, why did i get the extended warranty. somebody please email me if they have any idea what this could be or if they are experiencing this problem.
	This truck is owned by Brandon Lehr (351WStang@mediaone.net)

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