Complaints
793
Crashes
58
Fires
1
Injuries
32
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Dodge Dakota Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1137 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Avg mileage:65,845 mi
#2105 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Avg mileage:64,173 mi
#333 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:74,375 mi
Crash-related:4
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 137 | — | — | 65,845 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 105 | — | — | 64,173 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 33 | 4 | — | 74,375 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 23 | 16 | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 23 | — | — | 70,798 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 19 | 5 | — | 79,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 18 | — | — | 73,152 mi | |
| TIRES | 15 | 2 | — | 60,300 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 13 | 3 | — | 74,537 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 12 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 3 | — | 106,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 11 | 1 | — | 52,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 11 | 1 | — | 86,433 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 11 | — | — | 106,657 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 10 | — | — | 54,463 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | 1 | — | 80,583 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 10 | — | — | 62,759 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 10 | — | — | 47,028 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 9 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 3 | — | 119,475 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 153,255 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 8 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 1 | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 7 | — | — | 51,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 7 | — | — | 59,092 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | 1 | — | 96,300 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 | 1 | — | 123,667 mi |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
137
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,845
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
105
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,173
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
33
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,375
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
23
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,798
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
19
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,500
SUSPENSION:FRONT
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,152
TIRES
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,300
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,537
SUSPENSION:REAR
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,433
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,657
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,463
STEERING
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,583
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,759
SUSPENSION
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,028
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,000
AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,475
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
153,255
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,500
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,092
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,300
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
300
SERVICE BRAKES
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,667
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