MYRModel Year Report

1998 Dodge Dodge Truck

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1998 Dodge Dodge Truck
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:44.288Z

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
28

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1997: 18 complaints 1998: 28 complaints 1998 28 1999: 51 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 15 complaints 2003
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 18 complaints 1998: 28 complaints 1998 28 1999: 51 complaints 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 1 complaint 1981 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 4 complaints 1987 1988: 4 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 10 complaints 1991 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 6 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 16 complaints 1995 1996: 35 complaints 1996 1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 28 complaints 1998 28 1999: 51 complaints 1999 2000: 20 complaints 2000 2001: 39 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 15 complaints 2003

1998: 28 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19811
19841
19850
19863
19874
19884
19892
19905
199110
199214
19936
199419
199516
199635
199718
199828
199951
200020
200139
200222
200315

Known problem areas

Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

5 of 28 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.

Engine and engine cooling

4 of 28 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

INJURY
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Notice a oil resdue on the inside of the front windshield. Possible coming from the a/c system, second opinion said it was coming from the evaperator coil. On the way to the dealer a lot of smoke came out of the dash and the a/c stop cooling.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-08-08

Suspension

4 of 28 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.

INJURY
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At approximately 40,000 miles I had to have the ball joints replaced on my 1998 Dodge dakota. My mechanic advised me that before change the ball joints that I should take my vehicle to my local Dodge dealership and see if they would cover the cost.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-12-29

Power train

4 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Seat belts

4 of 28 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing retractor and buckle assembly.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Dodge Dodge Truck — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 4 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.