1998 Dodge Dakota visibility problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Dodge Dakota — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. When the contact activated the heater, he smelled antifreeze. He inspected the vehicle and could not find any leaks. Approximately one month later, the overflow for the antifreeze was empty; however, antifreeze was still present in the radiator. The contact…”
filed Jan 26, 2009
“Heater core failed - now I have no defroster and anti freeze leaked all over the passenger side carpeting causing me to have to vacate the vehicle.*ak”
filed Feb 8, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Dakota | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Dakota | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 Dakota | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 Dakota | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 Dakota | 31 | 5% |
| 2000 Dakota | 25 | 3% |
| 1999 Dakota | 8 | 1% |
| 1997 Dakota | 13 | 3% |
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.