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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 DODGE DAKOTA are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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484
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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1312
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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1477
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Rear into pole
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$
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1376
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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1162
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 DODGE DAKOTA
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
1998 DODGE DAKOTA
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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The Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) does not provide injury,
collision or theft information for this
1998 DODGE DAKOTA
.
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Collision Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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Theft Index
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No data from HLDI
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No data from HLDI
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
Injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1998 DODGE DAKOTA
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1998 DODGE DAKOTA
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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40,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V193000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks built with 2.5L engines. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose. A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. If wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. A power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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437,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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00V198000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:LINES:HOSE:NON-METALLIC
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose. A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels. Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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7,500
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V170000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:ANTI-SKID CONTROL MODE SOLENOID SENSOR
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks (2 wheel drive only). The front brake hoses or anti-lock brake system (ABS) sensor wire may be abraded at the front wheels by contact with a front wheelhouse splash shield. Prolonged brake hose contact can cause a partial loss of the braking system. Prolonged ABS sensor wire contact can cause a loss of ABS function. Dealers will trim the front wheelhouse splash shields and the brake hoses and ABS sensor wires will be inspected. If evidence of abrasion is found on any hose or ABS wire, they will be replaced.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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12,400
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V208000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:BODY:CAB TRUCK (8/82)
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks. These vehicles may have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. The bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame. This condition can allow the cab to separate from the frame increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.
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This 1998 DODGE DAKOTA safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 DODGE DAKOTA
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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No data from source
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels. Inner panels are covered under corrosion for 3 years only. Roadside assistance free during basic coverage. Wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. All vehicles sold or leased from 11/01/01 through 07/09/02 receive 7 years or 100,000 miles limited powertrain warranty, with a $100 deductible, that is not transferable unless transferred with CSC added care or maximum care for a $150 fee.
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This 1998 DODGE DAKOTA warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Baby Bear says this one's just right.
By Don Fuller, NewCarTestDrive.com
Some truck buyers have been stuck in a quandary: Don't need that big honkin' full-size pickup, but the compacts and imports don't meet the power requirement to tow the boat to the lake. The Dakota fills that niche like no other truck on the planet. If you need to tow something bigger than the Dakota will handle, then you need a full-size pickup. If you don't deal with much of a load at all, maybe one of the compacts will do just fine. But if you're like a huge number of truck buyers and have needs that fall somewhere in that great middle ground, then there's nothing else available that will do the job like the Dodge Dakota. For many of us, it's just right. |
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Overview:
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The full-size Dodge Ram brought big-rig styling and a host of innovative features and design details to the pickup truck market; its popularity is now a matter of record. Last year, Dodge applied the Ram look and feel to its mid-size pickup, the Dakota, and it was another instant success. For many buyers, the Dakota is a uniquely nifty size, bigger than the compact pickups, such as the Ford Ranger and Chevy Sonoma, smaller than the full-size models, such as the Ram and Ford F-150. Really, there's nothing else quite like it, and that puts the Dakota in a favorable spot. The Dodge Dakota offers more room inside than the smaller compact trucks, increasing comfort for passengers, but it isn't so big on the outside that it's cumbersome or awkward to drive around town or fit into parking slots. For many buyers, that adds up to the ideal size. Dodge completely redesigned the Dakota last year, so there isn't much new for 1998. New colors have been added to this year's palette. The optional keyless remote entry system now features a panic alarm, forged alloy wheels are available for the SLT trim level, and the four-cylinder engine is available in a wider range of models.
Read the complete
1998 Dodge Dakota review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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