1998 Dodge Dakota engine problems
61 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1998 Dodge Dakota, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 90,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 90,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes.
What owners wrote
1. Front crank seal leaking at first oil change, dealer finally replaced. 2. Leaking front right shock absorber noticed at first oil change. Dealer replaced both at owners request. 3. There is a loud popping sound coming from the front steering components when the vehicile is in motion and you turn the steering wheel lock to lock. The sound is made when turning left or right. 4. Water leak through back slider window resulted in two new carpet/pad assemblies to installed.
I had catalytic converter replace last summer because it was defective . I have an exhasust leak know and took it to the dealer and they said I have 3 broken exhaust manifold bolts. They said it would cost 65 to 75 dollars apiece to fix. I work for daimler chrysler at twinsburg stamping as a machine repairman. I have never heard of exhaust bolts just breaking.I beleive there is a problem here they ought to fix. There more people at work that had the same problem. Thank you
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 318 complaints
- Brakes 83 complaints
- Transmission 50 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Air bags 32 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 32 complaints
- Exhaust system 23 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints