1998 Dodge

Dakota Pickup 2WD

Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.9 L

Dodge Dakota: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Pickup TrucksEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 8EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 12 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 13 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $4,800EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 210 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 124 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,556 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 5
Owner complaints: 545
Reported injuries: 29

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SUSPENSION32%
POWER TRAIN11%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC10%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9%
STEERING7%
AIR BAGS5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 674 total.

Dodge Dakota: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.