1998 DODGE DAKOTA Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit Problems

10 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit Issues in the 1998 DODGE DAKOTA

10 power traindrivelinedifferential unit complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit Complaints

#10110118 |
I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AND A LOW PITCHED GROWL FROMN THE REAR END. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT AT 35,428 MILES THEAT IT NEEDED TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS AND A NEW DIFFERENTIAL (REAR END) . VEHICLE IS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD.*AK
#10096945 |
OWNER SAYS THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE AFTER ONLY 53,000MI. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS BROKEN PIECES OF DISC. OWNER FEELS THAT WHAT HAPPENED WAS TO PREMATURE BASED ON THE MILAGE OF THE VEHICLE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM
#10082234 |
(1) NOISE FROM REAR END (2) BEARINGS FAILED, ALL PINION AND CARRIER (3) REPLACEMENT OF BEARINGS AND SEALS ONLY 75,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *JB
#751914 |
WHINE AT 45 MPH, COMPLAINED AT FIRST SERVICE, REPLACED RACK AND PINION GER KIT + SOME BEARINGS, ETC. NOISE STILL THERE. REPLACED AGAIN AT 35964// REPLACED AGAIN ON VACATION OUT OF TOWN @ 40K DUE TO BEING ADVISED IT WAS POSSIBLE TOO DANGEROUS TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT. WHINE STILL THERE... REPLACED AGAIN AT 52K + BEARING AXLE SHAFTS... WHINE IS STILL THERE... CONCERN THAT A DEEPER MORE INTERNAL PART (NEVER REPLACES) IS CAUSING ALL THIS WEAR & EVENTUALLY WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD.
#886763 |
REAREND HAS FAILED TWICE , FIRST AT 20,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 25,000 LATER DUE TO BEARING AND RING/ PINION FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
#739114 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
#556730 |
THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO NOISE, REPLACED UNIT AND COMPONENTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HOWEVER THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISE, DEALERSHIP IS NOW REFUSING TO CONTINUE TO REPLACED PARTS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. *MJS
#725997 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#714524 |
OVERHAULED 10000 MILES REPLACED ASSY. 13000 MILES SAME PROBLEM DANA ASSY. 355 STYLE
#605895 |
CONSUMER HAD LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLED AT 1,000 MILES HOWEVER NEW UNIT IS VERY NOISY AT SPEEDS OF 40-45 MPH. NLM

Other 1998 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 137 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 105 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 33 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 19 complaints Suspensionfront 18 complaints Tires 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 13 complaints Suspensionrear 12 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 11 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 11 complaints Steering 10 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 7 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 4 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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