1998 Dodge Dakota vs 1998 Ford F-250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 545 | 56 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 213 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–20 | 11–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 217 | 14 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 68 | 11 |
| Power Train | 74 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 60 | 8 |
| Steering | 47 | 3 |
| Air Bags | 32 | 3 |
| Structure | 19 | 9 |
| Visibility | 19 | 3 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 17 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 7 |
1998 Dodge Dakota
1998 Ford F-250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.