One problem related to front suspension upper arm has been reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have 61000 miles on my 1998 Dodge Dakota. When I got my tires rotated I was shown that my upper control arms were worn out. I had heard a "chunking" noise when I turned. I don't understand why they are failing with so little mileage on my truck. I called the Chrysler corporation on December 28 & 29 to discuss the problem I was having. I had talked to three people, 1)whitney, 2)billy (12/28/04), and I talked with 3)carol (12/29/04). Carol had told me that there was nothing Chrysler could do and there was no one else I was able to speak with. I have read that there are recalls to the 2000-2003 Dakota's. Why weren't the 1998-1999 included? they have the identical front end. Is there any way you could give me some answers to my question. Thank you.