Worst Vehicles of 1999
The most problematic 1999 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.
How scoring works: Each complaint counts as 1 point, each recall as 5 points, and each federal investigation as 10 points. Click any vehicle to view its full reliability profile.
#VehicleComplaintsRecallsInvest.TSBsScore
1#11999 Dodge DurangoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
3,172 complaints5 recalls3 invest.102 TSBs
3,172531023,227
#21999 Jeep Grand CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
2,319 complaints10 recalls5 invest.176 TSBs
2,3191051762,419
#31999 Chevrolet SilveradoStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
2,104 complaints17 recalls14 invest.238 TSBs
2,10417142382,329
#41999 Ford WindstarMinivan - 2WD
2,040 complaints13 recalls8 invest.325 TSBs
2,0401383252,185
#51999 Ford ExplorerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,737 complaints15 recalls6 invest.412 TSBs
1,7371564121,872
#61999 Honda AccordMidsize Cars
1,345 complaints17 recalls5 invest.226 TSBs
1,3451752261,480
#71999 Ford F 150
1,323 complaints18 recalls5 invest.295 TSBs
1,3231852951,463
#81999 Pontiac Grand AmCompact Cars
1,318 complaints6 recalls3 invest.155 TSBs
1,318631551,378
#91999 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars
1,227 complaints3 recalls5 invest.132 TSBs
1,227351321,292
#101999 Dodge IntrepidLarge Cars
1,236 complaints6 recalls2 invest.124 TSBs
1,236621241,286
#111999 Ford ExpeditionSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
1,137 complaints9 recalls5 invest.293 TSBs
1,137952931,232
#121999 Ford TaurusMidsize Cars
1,100 complaints7 recalls2 invest.178 TSBs
1,100721781,155
#131999 Dodge Dakota
1,011 complaints10 recalls1 invest.99 TSBs
1,011101991,071
#141999 Ford RangerStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
966 complaints10 recalls301 TSBs
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#151999 Volkswagen PassatMidsize Cars
854 complaints6 recalls8 invest.122 TSBs
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#161999 Chevrolet SuburbanSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
861 complaints2 recalls6 invest.115 TSBs
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#171999 Kia SephiaCompact Cars
749 complaints5 recalls12 invest.15 TSBs
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#181999 Dodge Caravan
745 complaints14 recalls6 invest.104 TSBs
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#191999 Gmc SierraStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
721 complaints9 recalls10 invest.229 TSBs
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#201999 Ford F 250
702 complaints19 recalls4 invest.246 TSBs
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#211999 Mercury CougarCompact Cars
740 complaints9 recalls1 invest.229 TSBs
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#221999 Isuzu RodeoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
735 complaints5 recalls3 invest.52 TSBs
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#231999 Dodge Ram 1500
769 complaints1 recalls17 TSBs
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#241999 Chevrolet TahoeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
677 complaints3 recalls5 invest.112 TSBs
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#251999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
711 complaints2 recalls2 invest.47 TSBs
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#261999 Oldsmobile AleroCompact Cars
702 complaints4 recalls1 invest.150 TSBs
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#271999 Honda OdysseyMinivan - 2WD
664 complaints9 recalls1 invest.280 TSBs
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#281999 Toyota CamryCompact Cars
661 complaints2 recalls2 invest.117 TSBs
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#291999 Dodge Grand Caravan
599 complaints5 recalls6 invest.12 TSBs
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#301999 Ford ContourCompact Cars
616 complaints5 recalls2 invest.182 TSBs
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#311999 Ford F 350
531 complaints13 recalls4 invest.72 TSBs
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#321999 Chevrolet BlazerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
612 complaints0 recalls1 invest.108 TSBs
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#331999 Chrysler Town And CountryMinivan - 2WD
485 complaints9 recalls8 invest.113 TSBs
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#341999 Pontiac Grand PrixMidsize Cars
500 complaints8 recalls6 invest.89 TSBs
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#351999 Kia SportageSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
493 complaints5 recalls8 invest.13 TSBs
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#361999 Volkswagen JettaCompact Cars
488 complaints7 recalls5 invest.159 TSBs
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#371999 Jeep CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
516 complaints8 recalls1 invest.71 TSBs
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#381999 Chevrolet VentureMinivan - 2WD
467 complaints7 recalls6 invest.89 TSBs
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#391999 Dodge Ram
496 complaints13 recalls117 TSBs
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#401999 Chrysler 300m
440 complaints4 recalls2 invest.151 TSBs
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#411999 Honda CivicSubcompact Cars
404 complaints15 recalls144 TSBs
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#421999 Plymouth Voyager
362 complaints10 recalls6 invest.105 TSBs
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#431999 Chrysler ConcordeLarge Cars
422 complaints5 recalls2 invest.147 TSBs
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#441999 Chevrolet CorvetteTwo Seaters
389 complaints4 recalls5 invest.151 TSBs
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#451999 Dodge Ram 2500
422 complaints2 recalls1 invest.18 TSBs
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#461999 Oldsmobile IntrigueMidsize Cars
371 complaints8 recalls3 invest.96 TSBs
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#471999 Pontiac Montana
329 complaints7 recalls7 invest.79 TSBs
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#481999 Ford EscortSubcompact Cars
413 complaints2 recalls1 invest.95 TSBs
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#491999 Dodge StratusMidsize Cars
344 complaints7 recalls5 invest.67 TSBs
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#501999 Gmc SuburbanSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
393 complaints2 recalls55 TSBs
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