Overview & Reviews

The Dakota R/T, featuring a 250-horsepower V8, is available for those seeking a performance pickup. The passenger airbag can now be deactivated in all 1998 Dodge Dakotas, so a rear-facing child seat can be used. The Dakota is also available in three new colors.

• Dual airbags, tight turning circle, Ram styling, roomy cab, optional V-8 engine, optional ABS

• No third door option

User Reviews:

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  Will Be Tough to Replace - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By runnikee - April 12 - 8:57 am

  I bought my truck with 40k miles on it in 2002 and it is still running like a champ. I replaced the transmission after 150k miles, but that is the only major issue Ive had with it. Im now at 235k miles on my truck and am having a hard time finding a new vehicle because I dont think I will ever get this type of value again. Mileage is between 15.5 and 18 mph, depending on how I drive. I have the 5.2L V8 (318) and couldnt be happier. Change the oil, tires, and other basic maintenance and youll have no issues. Also, Ive found through test-driving countless newer vehicles (cars and trucks), that most do not have as smooth of a ride as my truck does.

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  Great Pick Up Truck - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By WhiteWonder - September 16 - 2:00 am

  My Mom purchased this truck and it is simply amazing. We have an automatic and even the auto is quick. The interior is comfortable with a spacious armrest for even more comfortable driving. The sound system that comes stock is amazing and sounds great with tapes or just good old FM/AM radio. The drive is smooth and it absorbs bumps easily. We have had problems with the AC, but thats normal and our tranny line busted. AC gets pricey obviously, but a simple hose is nothing to repair. Fantastic truck I would recommend it to anybody!

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  best truck ever!!!! - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By 72 340 demon - January 15 - 2:55 pm

  ive owned this truck since 2001, with 24000 miles on it, since then ive only had to change the front break pads once. and a tune up. im currently at 123,000 miles runs and drives like the day i got it, i get 24 miles to the gallon, with the help of a tonneau cover, 3.9 magnum never lets me down on power. s-10s and rangers cant compare to the power.

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  Vroom Vroom - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By Clay - July 18 - 6:27 pm

  Bought it used with 80,000 miles and it still runs like new. This 3.18 magnum v8 will melt the tires :-)... Fuel economy is around 18 average, which is quite satisfactory for a mid- size v8 truck. What can I say. The power is amazing

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  Nicest Dodge Ive Ever Driven - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By Ralph - April 14 - 7:25 pm

  I have never driven a 5 speed standard 318 before this truck. I have to say its got some jam. And the throttle response is great. The body has great flowing lines that are arrow dynamic, unlike the new Dakotas that seem square. If i ever decide to buy another truck, it is gonna be a Dakota.

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  Dodge Rocks - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By Krude 1966 - October 7 - 7:56 pm

  I bought this truck brand new, ordered just the way I wanted. V6 , 5 speed manual tranny, sport edition 2wd. I bought it to haul firewood and it has hauled anything you can imagine. It now has over 120000 miles and the only major problem was replacing the tranny in the spring of 95. That has been my only complaint is shifting from 1st to 2nd is very clunky. It gets reasonable mileage of 22mpg on the highway and 18mpg in town. This truck will be in my possession until I die, a very worthwhile investment in my book.

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  Peppy Mid-Size Machine (V8) - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By Joe - August 15 - 10:15 pm

  Now that I have the Dakota I am very happy that I bought it. My friends always talk about their fast little cars, and to be in my 5.2 and beating all these sporty little cars makes me laugh so hard. They are relatively easy to work on and I love punching it when I am going slower than 40 mph because getting it to chirp is sweet. The Dakota to me is a fine truck I would buy them for a long time but only from 1997-1999 because of the 5.2 and body style because the new body style to me isnt that good looking.

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  Dodge Dakota the Best Mid Size Truck - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By justin - April 30 - 1:00 pm

  I think it is the best mid size truck you can buy. I have hade no major problems with it. It does use a lot of gas, but with a few mods and laying off the gas, the mileage goes up.

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  Just something about Dakotas - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By R/T_Jarrod - March 23 - 2:11 am

  What can I say, it is my second Dakota and I have to admit I just dont think there is another small truck out there for me. How can you beat something that drives better than anything else as far as trucks go, performs beautifully, and has enough power and torque to pull a house off of its foundations? I guess there just is nothing better than driving the best looking, best overall, small truck ever. The best thing is, you can still use it like a truck, even though its a sporty ride at that. Unlike the Ford Lightning, which can haul/tow an astonishing 1500 pounds! Wow, that is weak. Dodge reached as close to perfection as you can get with this truck.

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  Excellent truck - 1998 Dodge Dakota
  By sgtbryan - August 11 - 9:01 am

  I bought this truck in 1998 with 14,000 miles on it. It now has 234,888 with the same engine and transmission. I took care of the truck by having the oil and transmissions fuel changed. This was the life of the truck. It has never left me on the road nor given me any problems.