1999 Dodge BR Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 7, 2003 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other BR Series years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Dodge BR Series. That is the most of any BR Series model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Dodge BR Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Exterior Lighting1 · ~40,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Exterior Lighting150%40,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Dodge BR Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Dodge BR Series.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The combination headlight/fog lamp switch heated up excessively while the vehicle was in operation. The problem has occurred for the last 10 days. Only the head light portion of the switch continued to operate. The vehicle has not been repaired yet. The consumer wanted the dealer to repair the…

Exterior Lighting · received Jul 25, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10015278

This crash could have been avoided if the brakes didn't lock up. *ak

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Oct 22, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 713672

Other Dodge BR Series years

← 1997 BR Series

YearComplaintsRecalls
199920
1997 BR Series10
1996 BR Series10
1995 BR Series10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodge BR Series?

Owners most often report exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge BR Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 Dodge BR Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other BR Series model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.