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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1B7GL22XXXS••••••1999 Dodge DAKOTA
This build draws 2.5× more complaints than the average 1999 Dodge DAKOTA build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
490on the model
135builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSuspension 5Engine And Engine Cooling 2Service Brakes 2Hydraulic 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2003
Brake pedal broke when the SUV applied his brake hard to stop for the pickup in front of him. I was behind him about 4 to 5 car lengths going between 40 to 45 mph, I hit the brakes they worked for a split second and the pedal went to the floor. I rear ended the SUV. The accident…
SuspensionJan 2008
The dodge dakota, 1999 model, has a recall given to the ball joints that were installed during the manufacturing process. I own the dodge dakota, 1999 model. Also my ball joints have gone bad leading to uneven tire wear. These original ball joints also have no grease fittings…
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2002
While traveling about 50mph on highway vehicle shutdown. Also, without prior warning steering wheel will lock up. Dealership is aware of problem
SuspensionJan 2006
I have recently have had suspension issues with my 1999 dodge dakota ext. Cab pickup with 69,600 miles. . I have been the original owner since new. I experienced shaking, noises during corning, etc. Coming from the front end of vehicle. I then took it to an alignment shop and…
SuspensionJul 2005
1. Tires wearing on the inside. 2. Ruined tires. 3. Replaced ball joints
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1B7GL22XXXS188262 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.