1998 Dodge Dakota Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 545 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 545 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 106,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Clear coat on paint is flaking off of truck on the hood, top of cab, top of tailgate and bed of truck. This has been explained to me that the result of this is because Dodge did not allow the paint to dry before continuing assembly.”
NHTSA complaint #10155482, filed 2006-04, 106,000 miles“Engine check light came on while we were on a trip to palm coast, fl on thursday, april 26, 2001. The oil pressure dropped from normal to 0. We pulled off at the next exit. The truck was still running, however we called chrysler and they said they would tow it to the nearest Dodge dealership. We told them to take it tallahassee as we were in madison. After one week being in the shop they told us the engine was blown due to non-maintenance (oil changes). We did not understand that because we had the oil changed. It was not every 3000 miles but it was sufficient. …”
NHTSA complaint #745702, filed 2001-05“Problem only occurs when driving freeway speeds over bumps or holes in the road. The truck comes down and pulls to the right then compensates by pulling to the left. I feel this is a hazard due to sometimes it is so severe I feel like my truck will end up in another lane. I have taken it to Dodge in oakland, ca. Three times and they have looked at the front and rear suspension, stabilizing bar, shocks, and tell me this is the best my truck is going to get. I have made a complaint to the corp office and I am suposed to hear from the regional manager for a test drive with him. …”
NHTSA complaint #714456, filed 1999-11“Foia request all material re traffic accidents, studies, tests, recalls, civil suits involving 1998 chrysler Dodge Dakota, firm represent client charged w/death of a passenger in his vehicle following an accident (search attached). (nar)”
NHTSA complaint #10067015, filed 2004-04“Foia request all material re traffic accidents, studies tests, recalls, civil suits involving 1998 chrysler Dodge Dakota, firm represent client charged w/death of a passenger in his vehicle following an accident (search attached) (nar)”
NHTSA complaint #10071886, filed 2004-04Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsFuel system
12 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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