Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Mack RD
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Mack RD has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1999 Mack RD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #02V037006 MACK/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL) NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V061002 MACK/DANA SPICER/TANDEM DRIVE AXLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V230003 MACK/ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V246103 MACK/TRW TIE ROD ENDS NHTSA notice
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$20,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Mack RD has four recall campaigns concerning crucial components like tie rod assemblies and rear suspension. The absence of owner complaints limits further insight into common issues, suggesting an average reliability rating given the seriousness of the recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tie rod assembly | Unknown | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Rear suspension | Unknown | $800–$1,500 | rare |
| Accelerator pedal | Unknown | $200–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system flushes
- Suspension checkups
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive steering
- Unusual suspension noises
- Inconsistent acceleration response
- Vibrations at high speeds
- Delayed engine response
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Mack RD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.