1999 Dodge Durango Visibility Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 3, 2022 · 58 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 1999 Dodge Durango, 3% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 52,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “power windows” (22% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Power windows: mentioned in 13 of 58 complaints (22%)
  • Ball joints: mentioned in 11 of 58 complaints (19%)
  • Upper lower: mentioned in 6 of 58 complaints (10%)
  • Rear window: mentioned in 5 of 58 complaints (9%)

At what mileage do visibility problems happen?

Based on 21 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles1 · 5%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles8 · 38%
50k–75k miles7 · 33%
75k–100k miles4 · 19%
100k–150k miles0 · 0%
150k+ miles1 · 5%

How serious are the reports?

None of the 58 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.

Dodge Durango visibility complaints by model year

Peak: 1999, with 58 complaints
1998: 501998501999: 58582000: 202000202001: 25252002: 152002152003: 22222004: 182004182005: 18182006: 152006152007: 222008: 1200812011: 112012: 3201232013: 662014: 2201422015: 112018: 2201822021: 112024: 120241

n = 261 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearVisibility complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2024 Durango17%27,500
2021 Durango10%68,000
2018 Durango21%11,200
2015 Durango10%82,201
2014 Durango20%88,319
2013 Durango61%30,300
2012 Durango30%42,335
2011 Durango10%—
2008 Durango11%174,000
2007 Durango21%75,000
2006 Durango152%45,500
2005 Durango181%49,330
2004 Durango182%64,000
2003 Durango226%60,000
2002 Durango154%42,000
2001 Durango254%65,000
2000 Durango202%39,000
1999 Durango583%52,000
1998 Durango505%50,649

When owners reported it

Peak: 2004, with 11 complaints
1998: 1199811999: 101999102000: 9200092001: 5200152002: 2200222003: 8200382004: 112004112005: 7200572006: 1200612007: 2200722008: 1200812011: 120111

n = 58 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists visibility for the 1999 Dodge Durango. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that the two rear driver and passenger windows would just fall down on their own. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and who advised her that the actuators failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered no…

Received Sep 6, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10423862

The electronic driver seat stop working and the back windshield wiper motor. *tr

Received Feb 26, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10219177

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the abs and brake lights illuminated. The dealer stated that the control module failed and they replaced it on two occasions. Approximately six months later, the check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that the…

Received Sep 7, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10202157
Dodge Durango
Dodge Durango in SoHo, Manhattan. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kidfly182, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 1999 Dodge Durangos have visibility problems?

No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about visibility for the 1999 Dodge Durango (3% of the 1,967 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Dodge Durango visibility?

No recall currently lists visibility for this vehicle.

At what mileage do visibility problems start?

The median reported mileage is 52,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about visibility problems on the 1999 Dodge Durango?

The most frequent phrase is “power windows”, in 13 of 58 complaints, followed by “ball joints” (11).

Other 1999 Dodge Durango problems

See all 1999 Dodge Durango problems or visibility problems across all Durango years.