Overview & Reviews

Solar Yellow paint is now available for the 1999 Dodge Dakota. Other un-pickuplike refinements include an express down feature for the driver window, extra storage space for cassettes or CDs, and remote radio controls on the steering wheel.

• Tight turning circle. Ram styling. Roomy cab. Optional V8 engine. Optional four-wheel ABS. Standard rear-wheel ABS.

• No third door option.

User Reviews:

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  Problems, Problems, Problems - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By martinex - October 21 - 3:18 am

  I owned a 97 Dakota 2WD V8 prior to buying this one. I loved it. It got reasonable gas mileage (around 20mpg) and would leap off the line. My only problem was with all that torque (and crappy Goodyear Wranglers), the truck would spin out on slick pavement. My solution was to get a 99 Dakota Sport with the same 5.2 liter engine and 4WD. Whooboy! First of all the extra weight of the transmission drastically cut down on performance. Secondly gas mileage dropped significantly (of course) but what was most disturbing was the repair costs. Engine, suspension, electrical...you name it. All within the first 20,000 miles.

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  Somewhat satisfied - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By SOME WHAT SATISFIED - May 12 - 6:26 am

  I purchased this truck in sept. 2007 from a used car lot that I trust very much. For the first few months it was great. The gas mpg had something to be desired but what can you do. During the winter months I froze because the factory heater didnt work correctly no matter what we did. We had to take the thermostat out so the truck wouldnt run hot. Now that is is over 100,000 miles everything is starting to go wrong. I have replaced the tensioner pulley 3 times and still squeals. The whole front end is going out. But for right now it gets me from point a to point b. I am trading it in within the next few months for something with better fuel mpg. 2500 on repairs in 1 month.

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  Got a Hemi? NO! its a Honda Engine! - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By Crohill - May 24 - 2:00 am

  I will not be teaching my child how to say Hemi! My child will be saying"HONDA" As I just purchased a new Saturn Vue with the Honda Engine. I will never buy a Dodge Product again. all before 95000 miles, HERE WE GO.... Power steering pump, water pump, fan clutch, ball joints, transmission... this is way to much to be happening to this vehicle. To prove my point further, my wife drove this truck so gentle, at 95,000 it still has the original brakes. STAY AWAY FROM DODGE IF YOU WANT QUALITY!!!!!!

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  99 3.9l - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By Austinr98 - May 10 - 2:00 am

  3.9L sluggish, hesitates at higher speeds, turning ratio is terrible.

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  Nothing but problems - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By grump - March 3 - 2:00 am

  At 60K the good looking truck went downhill underneath. With the money I have invested into the truck I would have been better off buying a brand new full size (GM or foreign) built. I definitely have a sour taste in my mouth. I know someone else that is following my footsteps at 60K. So, look out if you are approaching that mileage. Be prepared for ball joints (both in front), transmission (atleast once), transfer case, water pump, tie rods, brakes (atleast once), battery cables, etc. Just a forewarning!

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  Buggy since new - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By ShaneOhio - February 21 - 2:00 am

  Nice truck but lots of bugs and mechanical woes.Two converters,alternator,fan clutch,ball joints,and many other complaints to list!Its too bad the quality of parts are so bad,this would be a great truck otherwise.Will not buy another one unless Dodge wakes up and fixes all this.

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  Nightmare - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By berthabutt - September 13 - 2:00 am

  One problem after another, and it is not even paid for yet. Ball joints, drive train, a/c, shocks--all problems- -

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  Got a Lemon - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By bjsinn - October 19 - 2:00 am

  Never have A/C installed after purchase! So many problems! At about 12,000 needed new shocks. At about 30,000 the tranfer case needed replaced. At about 45,000 engine block crack! Battery dead before 3 years of use! Not used for 4 wheeling, just basic driving! One big problem!

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  blown engine at 45,000mi - 1999 Dodge Dakota
  By Louis Quaranta - June 26 - 2:00 am

  I leased the truck new and changed the oil every 3000.At 45000mi the engine died.Ive had a very bad experience with the truck. I had to replace 3 catalitic converters in 3yrs. Ive had nothing but problems since I bought it. This is to bad because it nice to look at but ran bad. I will never buy a dodge again. Dodge might not even help me with the repairs. So Im very dissapointed in the company.If anybody has any sugestions please let me know.