Structure Related Problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota

Table 1 shows six common structure related problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the frame and members (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (four problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Dodge Dakota


Recently reported Structure problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota

The Frame And Members problem

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. While driving 45-50 mph, the frame detached from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000.   Read details...

The Body problem

The spare tire hoist / carrier cable broke, causing the full size spare tire to drop to the road. Fortunately, it happened as I pulled into my driveway. This could have easily been a severe accident on the interstate.   Read details...

The Structure problem

Our truck's paint is flaking. We want daimler Chrysler to re-paint our truck. We found out from our insurance that this is a manufacturer issue and screwup. Our roof and hood are flaking and if not taken care of soon it is going to rust.   Read details...


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