1998 Dodge Dakota tires problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1998 Dodge Dakota — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“52019555 For Dodge Dakota Pickup Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger. Defective Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger The Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger contains soft rubber part which disintegrates easily with the elements (rain, cold, dirt, wind, etc.). This allows…”
filed Jul 27, 2022
“Dt*: the contact stated when the tires are aired up they slowly deflate. There is a nhtsa recall, # 04t001000, regarding the tires. The tires have the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the serial number. Updated 4/11/2006 - *nm”
filed Mar 15, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Dakota | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Dakota | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Dakota | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Dakota | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 Dakota | 14 | 2% |
| 2001 Dakota | 30 | 4% |
| 2000 Dakota | 24 | 3% |
| 1999 Dakota | 24 | 4% |
| 1997 Dakota | 16 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.