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1998 Dodge Dakota

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

16L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,030

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2000170 · manufacturer campaign 891

28 August 2000

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 1997–2000

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear axle vent hose could contact the rear brake hose which eventually could wear a hole in the brake hose. Perforation of the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.

What the dealer will do

Rear brake hoses will be inspected for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear axle vent hose will be shortened by 8 cm and a clip will be installed to assure the clearance between the axle vent line and the brake hose is maintained.

31,339 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 1998186 · manufacturer campaign 798

21 September 1998

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 1998 · Ram 1998

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts which attach the passenger cab and the heater core support to the frame may not have been properly hardened. Soft fasteners in the core support and cab hold down area of the vehicle may compromise its crash worthiness.

What the dealer will do

Core support and cab to frame attaching bolts will be replaced with properly hardened bolts.

766 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 1997179 · manufacturer campaign 746

16 October 1997

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 1998

What is wrong

THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES OR ABS SENSOR WIRES MAY BE ABRADED AT THE FRONT WHEELS BY CONTACT WITH A FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND A PARTIAL BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE ABS SYSTEM.

What the dealer will do

BRAKE HOSES AND ABS SENSOR WIRES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELDS WILL BE TRIMMED.

298 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 42% of 106 1998 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
368 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1998 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1998 Dodge Dakota get?
NRCan rates the 1998 Dodge Dakota at 16 L/100 km combined, emitting 368 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1998 Dodge Dakota for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,030 in fuel, producing roughly 6,006 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.