1998 Dodge Dakota Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 545 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 545 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Around 60,000 miles I was left stranded after the fuel pump failed. The repair cost over 700 dollars plus the cost of the tow. At 90,000 mile the fuel pump failed again. This time the truck quit in the middle of a major intersection up traffic and putting my life at risk. This time the repair cost 777.00 dollars plus the cost of the tow. I don't feel that a fuel pump should fail so often. Especially a such great cost for repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10160297, filed 2006-06, 90,000 miles“Warm weather causes 98 Dodge Dakota 3.9 engine to stall at any speed, anytime. Engine completely dies and takes 20 to 30 min for engine to cool while off. Then able to restart, but problem persists within 5 to 15 minutes after cooling. Consequences are I have paid to have PCM replaced, as well as fuel pump. Could cause death on freeway when everything dies at 70 MPH. Almost caused wreck today. No known fix, have spoke with chrysler and dealership on many occasions with no answer.”
NHTSA complaint #10278472, filed 2009-07, 90,000 miles“Sure wish that the manufacturer would notify the owners of such vehicles when there is a service bulletin out so we can make the decision as to if it applies to our vehicle or not...the aircraft manufacturers do it that way...I know..I work for the boeing aircraft company”
NHTSA complaint #711695, filed 1999-09“Fuel pump failed w/o warning on freeway in traffic, almost causing accident tailgate opened while going down highway pulling trailer, crushed when taking turn, has happened three times before”
NHTSA complaint #713962, filed 1999-10“Have had an ongoing problem with hesitation upon acceleration esp. Uphill. Dealer finally (after warranty was up and we have had it in for the same problem at least three times now within the warranty period) found that there was an airleak some where. Also performed a tune up. Straps on back of console are both broke, scratch legs when sitting in back seat. Ran out of gas twice on 1/8 of a tank, then ran out at 1/4 tank. They replace the sending unit ? At a cost of 170.00 approx. (no longer under warranty by 3000 miles)”
NHTSA complaint #734920, filed 2000-10Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 17 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 38 | 9% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 13 | 6% |
| 1991 | 8 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Dakota
217 complaintsBrakes
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsAir bags
32 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsTires
18 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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