CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Dodgen Born Free has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (2 reports).
1Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1999 Dodgen Born Free recalls
Most common 1999 Dodgen Born Free problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
What owners report
MY WIFE 1999 DODGE DURANGO ENGINE FAILED AT 78,000 PLUS MILES. OUR EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED WAS OF NO USE SINCE OIL SLUDGE ON THE ENGINE WAS IDENTIFIED BY WARRANTY COMPANY (NATIONAL AUTO CARE CORPORATION). COMPANY CAR MECHANIC STATED ON REPORT THAT THE OIL SLUDGE WAS THE REASON FOR ENGINE FAILURE, THEREFORE THIS VOID THE WARRANTY. CALLED THE COMPANY (MR. BEYER) AND NOTED THE FACT THAT THE ENGINE FAILED DUE TO MECHANICAL FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN OIL SLUDGE ON THE ENGINE. MY RECORDS REFLECT THE FACT THAT OIL WAS CHANGED MORE THAN REQUIRED. AS A PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER I NOTED HE OIL SLUDGE IDENTIFIED WAS NOT CONTRIBUTE TO LACK OF OIL CHANGES BUT THE FAILURE OF THE MECHANICAL SYST
THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT INSTALLED ON THE DODGE RAM DAKOTA 1999, ENGINE 3.9 MANUAL TRANSMISSION HAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT THE DEALERS KEEP HIDING ABOUT, EVERY 15K OR 20K MILES THE COMPUTER LOST ITS PROGRAM AND NEED TO BE UPDATED, THAT MEANS THAT THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK HAS TO PAY EVERY YEAR $99.99 FOR WHAT THE DEALER CALL A ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSIS, BUT IN FACT WHAT THEY DO IS TO RE-PROGRAM THE ECU AND UPDATE THE SOFTWARE TO THE ACTUAL MILEAGE RESETTING ALL THE SENSORS THAT CONTROL THE ENGINE OPERATION, THE DEALERS REFUSE TO ADMIT THE FACT,WHAT IS WELL KNOWN FOR THOSE WHO REBUILD FAILED COMPUTER ENGINES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGH OUT THE COUNTRY. (2) THE FAILURE OF THE ECU IS CRITICAL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGEN BORN FREE MOTORHOME. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MUDFLAP AND THE VEHICLE'S BODY. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE. THE TIRES WERE KUHMO, SIZE T155/90R16. THE DOT NUMBER IS H21LYD1P. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 78,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE INTREPID, IT HAD 44,000 WHEN I PURCHASED IT. I DROVE MY INTREPID FOR APPROX. THREE AND A HALF YEARS WITH NO TROUBLE. BACK IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR (2005) MY BOSS AND I WENT ON A BUSINESS TRIP TO SC, THE CAR RAN GREAT. ON OUR RETURN TRIP WE WERE ABOUT 165 MILES OUTSIDE OF ATLANTA WHEN THE STARTED JUMPING AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WE IMMEDIATELY GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND CALLED FOR A WRECKER TO COME AND GET US SO THAT WE WOULD NOT CAUSE ANY TROUBLE WITH THE CAR (SO WE THOUGHT). WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY BOSSES MECHANIC. MONDAY MORNING THE MECHANIC CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THAT MY OIL PUMP AND WATER PUMP WENT OUT, THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGIN
THE KEY CYLINDER ON THE STEERING COLUMN OF OUR 1999 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN "FROZE" AND THE KEY WOULD NOT MOVE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. HAD THIS HAPPENED IN A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD OR IN TRAFFIC, IT COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE-THREATENING. WE ARE AFRAID TO USE THE VEHICLE UNTIL WE ARE ABLE TO HAVE IT REPAIRED BECAUSE WE MAY GET STUCK SOMEWHERE. WE HAVE SPOKEN WITH CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND THEY REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM. IRONICALLY, OUR 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING, WHICH NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM, WAS RECALLED FOR THIS REASON A COUPLE OF MONTHS AGO; YET CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ADMIT THAT ANOTHER OF ITS VEHICLES COULD HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE COST OF REPAIR IS $300
1999 Dodgen Born Free questions
Does the 1999 Dodgen Born Free have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1999 Dodgen Born Free: Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Dodgen Born Free?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (2), Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Dodgen Born Free has been fixed?
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