Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Dakota 1998 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1998 Dodge Dakota: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

544Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

59Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension317 complaints

317 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes82 complaints

82 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 00V193000, 00V198000, 97V170000.

Power Train81 complaints

81 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine66 complaints

66 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering48 complaints

48 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags32 complaints

32 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V153000.

Electrical System21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V208000.

Tires18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V193000Reported July 17, 2000 - 40,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 40,000 vehicles across all affected models.

00V198000Reported July 17, 2000 - 437,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on July 17, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 437,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V153000Reported May 8, 2001 - 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 216,100 vehicles across all affected models.

97V170000Reported October 7, 1997 - 7,500 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on October 7, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 7,500 vehicles across all affected models.

98V208000Reported September 8, 1998 - 12,400 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 12,400 vehicles across all affected models.