1998 Dodge Dakota visibility problems

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 170,000 miles · FL

The truck has a electrical issue the lights go off and on out of no where I was driving down the road in very dark two lane road and lights go off. Thank god nobody tried passing in oncoming traffic pr we would be dead I replaced light switch a few months ago and it was fine until recently started doing same thing.

Filed Jan 26, 2009 · Engine, Visibility · 89,000 miles · CA

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 performs his own repair work and stated that the heater cores were defective. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 2/23/09 *cn the consumer stated the heater core was leaking into the heater box, when the heater was on. Updated 02/26/09.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Visibility · 92,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 16, 2005 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · SC

Fan blower going on and off. No defrost ,heat,AC available when blower is off. Seems like a lot of people are having this same problem. It is a 1998 dakota. Everyone is saying the problem is a resistor, which is hard to get to. Seems as if the whole dash has to come off to get to this area. The dealership wants $85. For diagnostic. Close to $200-$300 problem for only a $9-$12 part. Sad just another problem for the dodge lovers.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 96,300 miles · MI

My husband and I own a 1998 dodge dakota, VIN [xxx]. We have had numerous problems with this vehicle, beginning in the second year of our lease. During the past four years, we have spent approximately $9,000 on vehicle repairs including a new transmission, new engine, new starter, new wheel baring, new brake caliper, new heater core and new water pump. The catalytic converter and alternator have been replaced twice and two o2 sensors have been replaced. The air conditioner has been repaired four times. While these repairs have been costly and inconvenient, none of them has posed a safety concern per se. I am writing now to complain about our most recent vehicle failure which most certainly is a safety issue. On november 18, 2004, my husband was driving approximately 35 MPH when his front driver side tire broke off from the axle. The tire fell on its side and the truck landed on the tire. The steering wheel locked up, and the truck skidded to a stop in the left turn lane. My husband had no control of the truck. When we took the truck to our mechanic, he found that the passenger side wheel was near the breaking point as well and replaced that axle as well. We are still driving on the two front tires, but we were informed that we should get an alignment and probably have the tires replaced as well. We understand that dodge has recalled the 2000-2003 dakotas for this same defect. We believe that our vehicle should also be covered under this recall. *nm updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · VA

Vehicle has a cracked mirror, crack in the catalytic converter, and a broken manifold bolt. (nar) *mr the evening that the consumer took the vehicle home he noticed a rattling noise in the engine area which he did not notice during the test drive. The vehicle was taken tot a different dealer for an unbiased opinion. The dealer determined that the vehicle had a broken manifold bolt, a crack near/on the catalytic converter and a broken mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who initially decided to repair the vehicle. Later the dealer refused repair stating that the vehicle was purchased as is. *nm

Filed Aug 29, 2001 · Visibility · NC

When driving and windshield wipers were needed wipers stopped working, causing poor driver's visibility. Consumer has contacted dealer; mechanic noted a temporary solution to problem by tapping on wiper motor.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · OR

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Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Airbags, Engine · WA · crash

1. Front crank seal leaking at first oil change, dealer finally replaced. 2. Leaking front right shock absorber noticed at first oil change. Dealer replaced both at owners request. 3. There is a loud popping sound coming from the front steering components when the vehicile is in motion and you turn the steering wheel lock to lock. The sound is made when turning left or right. 4. Water leak through back slider window resulted in two new carpet/pad assemblies to installed. Dealer finally fixed after 4th visit and threat of filing for lemon law protection. 5. Drivers side air bag failed to deploy at 25 MPH in a front end collision.

Filed Sep 25, 1999 · Visibility · MN

Electric windows failed. I tried to replace the circuit breaker, but it was so hot it burned my fingers. The circuit breaker stayed hot as long as the ignition was on. I had to remove the circuit breaker and drive with the windows partially open for 2 days. After 2 days, the windows began to work as normal. Dealer says there is nothing broken.