1998 Dodge Dakota vs 1998 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1998 Dodge Dakota | 1998 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 545 | 1,381 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 108 | 285 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 43 | 83 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 91 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–20 | 13–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 113,795 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 217 | 132 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 60 | 174 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | 177 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 68 | 110 |
| Tires | 18 | 152 |
| Power Train | 74 | 83 |
| Structure | 19 | 138 |
| Steering | 47 | 96 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 19 | 17 |
| Stalling | 18 | 44 |
| Brake problems | 17 | 12 |
| Rust / corrosion | 15 | 152 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 35 |
| Overheating | 0 | 19 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 10 |
1998 Dodge Dakota
1998 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.