1998 Dodge Dakota service bulletins & manufacturer communications
108 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 108
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other pla…9004275 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 22, 2020
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other pla…9004275 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 22, 2020
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and als…08-049-20 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 22, 2020
- This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical cir…DOR-X6W2U-06 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 23, 2020
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.3100519 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage part…3100319 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.3100619 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.31-005-19 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage part…31-003-19 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.31-006-19 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 20, 2019
- Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies t…68332810 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 7, 2016
- Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.R2118796A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 26, 2016
- Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now …9002849 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 3, 2014
- Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now …9002849 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 3, 2014
- Reprogram pcm and inspect catalytic converter. *kb22 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 2006
- Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt2401305 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 4, 2005
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt2100202 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 8, 2002
- Flash programming failure recovery. *slc1802002 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 24, 2002
- Subject regarding flash: malfunction indicator lamp illumination for injector circuit fault. *slc1801702 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 10, 2002
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc2301502 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 1, 2002
- Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt2302701 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 21, 2001
- Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool …1801201 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 25, 2001
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt0801001 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 25, 2001
- Subject regarding additional diagnostic for diagnostic trouble codes caused by an evaporative system leak. *tt2500401 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 2001
- Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj2100601 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 16, 2001
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb0800600REV · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 29, 2000
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt2303400A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 15, 2000
- Some vehicles may exhibit a light to moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt180500G · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2000
- Subject regarding upper control arm bushing service. *tt0200600 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 27, 2000
- Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement. *tt233400 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 22, 2000
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knoc condition during acceleration (under load). *tt180500F · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 15, 2000
- On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls. *tt082400 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 8, 2000
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt180500E · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2000
- Subject regarding 1998 model year engine spark knock. *tt180500A · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 23, 2000
- Some vehicle engines may exhibit a light-to-moderate spark knock condition during acceleration (under load). *tt180500 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 9, 2000
- Some customers may comment about a squeaking / clicking noise from rear leaf springs. *tt020500 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 17, 2000
- Some customers may complain of a red-in-color oil seepage from under the vehicle. The oil seepage may be localized to the sector shaft seal of the transfer case. *tt210300 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 10, 2000
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors. *tt230800 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Mar 3, 2000
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt090500 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 25, 2000
- This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts. *tt080600 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 25, 2000
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt180100 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 4, 2000
- This bulletin mentions that the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area. *tt020699A · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Dec 17, 1999
- A condition may occur while in bi-level mode, air flow from panel vents is less than that of the floor vents. *tt242099A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 17, 1999
- Customers may complain of radio interference to / from two way radio receivers. *tt080699A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 17, 1999
- Customer complaint of nv-242 and nv-242hd sector shaft seal oil seepage from under the vehicle. *tt212299 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 3, 1999
- Daimlerchrysler corporation is now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles. *tt083799 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Nov 12, 1999
- Subject regarding a squeak heard coming from the window area as the window is rolled down. *tt235299 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 12, 1999
- Experiencing a squeak noise coming from rear leaf spring. *tt021599 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 5, 1999
- Subject regarding vehicles that experience while in bi-level mode, air flow from panel vents is less that that of the floor vents. *mjs242099 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 8, 1999
- Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs233599REVA · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 1, 1999
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt090699 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 10, 1999
- Information on child seat tether anchors. *tt233599 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Sep 3, 1999
- Concerns with the center console / armest lid hinge being bent. *tt233299 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 27, 1999
- Conditions with two-piece propeller shaft boot torn. *tt030199A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 13, 1999
- Some vehicles may experience a high-speed driveline vibration. *tt030299A · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 13, 1999
- Emissions recall to reprogram your vehicle's powertrain control module. *tt831 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 1, 1999
- Subject on air conditioner cooling performance deteriorating after a few minutes of operation. *tt241199 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 25, 1999
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (ldp) monitor test. *tt181299 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 18, 1999
- On some vehicles the front wheel bearings may incorrectly be diagnosed as faulty due to the evidence of wheel bearing grease on the bearing seal areas. *tt020699 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 11, 1999
- Subject on the front wheel bearing grease is evident on the bearing seal area. *tt020699 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 11, 1999
- Experiencing squeaking or creaking from front wheel area at low speeds. *tt020599 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jun 11, 1999
- Conditions with differential gear lubricant weeping from the front differential vent. *tt030499 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 4, 1999
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected. *tt210899 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 30, 1999
- Exhibiting erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $a8 (p1763) governor pressure sensor volts too high. *tt180799 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Apr 30, 1999
- Concerns with center console / armrest cover will not latch. *tt231299 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 23, 1999
- Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt050399 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Apr 23, 1999
- Subject regarding high-speed driveline vibration. *tt030299 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Mar 26, 1999
- Some vehicles may exhibit a rough idle, sag / hesitation, start & stall, and light spark knock. *tt180499 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 26, 1999
- Subject regarding erroneous malfunction indicator lamp illumination with diagnostic trouble code $24 (po107). *tt180399 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 19, 1999
- Subject regarding airbag on - off switches. *yc081798 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Dec 30, 1998
- Subject regarding ignition system cross fire/ secondary ignition wire induction. *ak184898 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 30, 1998
- Outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue/break. *ak110798 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 11, 1998
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii "carb" readiness monitor information. *yc250298 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 23, 1998
- Conditions with rear box tie down bracket attachment bolts are rusted. *yc235098 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 23, 1998
- Headlamps do not activate when panic mode has been activated by the panic button on the rke transmitter. *ak084398 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 16, 1998
- Service manual revisions. *yc980801260898 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 15, 1998
- Subject on flash programming failure recovery. *yc183298 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 25, 1998
- Experiencing engine cooling fan noises. *yc070598 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 4, 1998
- The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break. *yc110798 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 31, 1998
- Condition with two-piece propshaft boot being torn. *yc030498 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 31, 1998
- Vehicle lifting information. *yc130198 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 17, 1998
- Center arm rest/console upper inertitia latch cover on driver's side hinge is broken. *ak232498 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 19, 1998
- Grinding/creaking noise heard when front windshield wipers are activated. *ak082998 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jun 12, 1998
- Lower ball joint service information. *ak020498 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued May 29, 1998
- Subject on fuel pressure gauge adapter usage. *yc140398 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 1, 1998
- Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak081698 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 17, 1998
- Complaints with clicking noise coming from steering column shroud when gear selector is operated. *yc190298 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Apr 17, 1998
- Some vehicles may experience bucking during wide open throttle (wot) acceleration. *yc181998 · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Apr 10, 1998
- Subject regarding axle lubricant and sealing requirements. *yc030298 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 3, 1998
- Condition with gasoline engines will not illuminate the mil properly when misfire is detected. *yc181098 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 1998
- Clicking sound coming from the steering column shroud when the gear selector is operated. *yc190298 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Feb 27, 1998
- Some vehicles have incorrect dipstick installation. *yc9807 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 16, 1998
- A knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. *yc250198 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 6, 1998
- Concerns on incorrect fault mature time - dtc $b7 leak detection pump solenoid circuit. *nlm183697 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 31, 1997
- A loud popping noise is heard coming from the rear of the cab as the vehicle is turned onto a steep incline such as a driveway approach. *yc236597 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Dec 31, 1997
- Engine may spark/knock when warm under moderate to heavy acceleration. *ak183497 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 31, 1997
- Condition with sagging or hesitation while accelerating from a stop with a cold engine or after a partial cool down. *ak183597 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 31, 1997
- Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *nlm083997 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 28, 1997
- Condition with keyless entry (rke) transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *yc083997 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 28, 1997
- Concerns with clunk/rattle felt in steering column/wheel. *nlm191297 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Nov 21, 1997
- Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *nlm140897 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Nov 21, 1997
- Information on a/c refrigerant leaks. *nlm241397 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 3, 1997
- Information regarding nhtsa authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *nlm0832097 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 1997
- Authorized airbag deactivation for medical necessity. *yc970919083297 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Sep 19, 1997
- Concerns with obd ii misfire indicator. *nlm182697A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 5, 1997
- Subject pertaining to obd ii misfire indicator. *yc182697 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 5, 1997
- Informatio on climate control. *nlm241297 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Aug 1, 1997
- Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm241197 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 11, 1997