1998 Dodge Dakota drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 32 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Dakota, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 4% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Fan clutch engaged when engine temperature is cold or warm resulting in a loud roaring blower noise as the car is accelerated from a stop. If the engine is revved up and down in neutral prior to putting it in drive, the problem is temporarity avoided, but it returns to this condition until the engine is finally driven for about 10 miles or more.
(1) noise from rear end (2) bearings failed, all pinion and carrier (3) replacement of bearings and seals only 75,000 miles on vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 318 complaints
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Engine 61 complaints
- Transmission 50 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Exhaust system 23 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints