1998 Dodge Dakota airbags problems

32 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 134,000. 20 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 32
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 134,000
crashes: 20
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
23
Side/window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Dakota airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Dodge Dakota airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

No deployment 16

Related recalls

Air bagsReported May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
Risk: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 01V153000 · Recall details

What 1998 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 10, 2012 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. The contact stated that at engine startup, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 160,000. Updated 02/01/12 *bf the consumer stated the air bag light intermittently illuminated. The intermittent behavior would occur at idle, when cold, hot, all speeds and when the vehicle was first started. The consumer stated a recall was issued. However, chrysler denied a recall existed. The consumer paid $1,243 for the repair, which included a defective clock spring assembly as noted in the recall. Updated 02/10/12

Filed Jan 30, 2009 · Airbags, Seat belts · 134,000 miles · OR · crash · 2 injuries

Me and a friend were in a car accident .when we lost control of my 1998 dodge dakota and hit the side of a building at 40-45 MPH when we hit the air bags did not deploy and the seat belts did not lock up like they were supposed to in result we bounced or faces and heads off of the steering wheel and dash board and now having head neck and back problems.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Airbags · 135,900 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. The contact attempted to start the vehicle and the air bag sensor activated. The dealer stated that the vehicle would have to be brought in to be placed on a diagnostic computer to determine the cause of the failure. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage was 136,069 and failure mileage was 135,900.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Airbags · 58,000 miles · FL

While driving, the air bag light illuminated on the dash board and stayed on. The air bag module was replaced but the problem resurfaced. The consumer saw recall 01v-153000 which was related to the air bag clockspring dealer they stated that the vehicle was not in the recall, but it has the same model and year. Consumer had to pay for cost of repairs. *jb

Filed Jul 14, 2003 · Airbags · 62,000 miles · TX

A clicking noise in the steering column as I drive. A mechanic told me it was related to the air bag. He said it could malfunction in an accident or worse yet could cause an accident.

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Airbags · GA · 2 injuries

The driver and passenger air bags deployed when the heater was turned on. Scc

Filed Feb 26, 2003 · Airbags · 36,000 miles · MA

Passenger's side airbag had been removed, dealership did not inform consumer before the vehicle was purchased. *jb..

Filed Aug 3, 2002 · Airbags · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer. I hit the trailer and the air bags did not deploy.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Airbags · WI · crash

Consumer ran a stop sign at 30 to 35 MPH, t-boned another vehicle, full frontal inpact, and none airbags deployed. Please provide any further information.

Filed Apr 12, 2002 · Airbags · GA · 1 injury

While driving, consumer turned the heat on and both the driver and passenger air bags deployed, the driver was injured, there was no accident and the dealership can not determine the cause, the dealer is unwilling to assist consumer in repairs or medical bills.

Questions about the 1998 Dodge Dakota airbags

Does the 1998 Dodge Dakota have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the airbags of the 1998 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Dakota airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 134,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Dakota airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V153000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad airbags?

The Dodge Dakota model years with the most airbags complaints are 2005 (143 complaints), 2006 (126 complaints) and 2007 (59 complaints).