1998 Dodge Dakota problems by component
545 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Dodge Dakota, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 217 | 40% | 63,486 mi |
| Power Train → | 74 | 14% | 82,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 68 | 12% | 80,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 60 | 11% | 70,798 mi |
| Steering → | 47 | 9% | 67,794 mi |
| Air Bags → | 32 | 6% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 20 | 4% | — |
| Electrical System → | 19 | 3% | — |
| Structure → | 19 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 19 | 3% | — |
| Tires → | 18 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 5 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 2 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.