Dakota VIN Registry: 1998->4x2

Dakota VIN Registry
The database currently contains the following body styles for 1998 4x2 trucks

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ClubCab

RegularCab

Hide the list of all 4x2 trucks produced in 1998

Mileage	Problem
1998 4x2 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 507528
25000	Replace factory tires. They were bald on outside edges.
34500	Rear bearing went out in 3.92 geared rear axle. Dealer replaced entire diferential.
39500	Dead battery. Truck is only 14 months old.
	This truck is owned by Michael Varisco (mvarisco@extracobanks.com)

Mileage	Problem
1998 4x2 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 581453
0	BAD Upper control arm rubber bushings Purch new 15 nov 97 factory order
15000	Passenger side Upper control arm bushings shot - warrenty repair
30000	Driver side Upper control arm bushings shot - Dealer blames ceramic coated headers as increaseing underhood temps, causing problems, won't warranty it.
	This truck is owned by Mike Burgess (mike.burgess@akamail.com)

Mileage	Problem
1998 4x2 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 531154
1000	Electrical fault- Gas gauge wouldn't work and check engine light was on unneccessarily. 2 trips to dealer to fix.
11000	Steering rack had to be replaced. Very difficult to steer when cold, made crunchy noise when forced steering wheel to turn.
22000	Paint flaking off front bumper. Replaced at dealership.
	This truck is owned by Flip (fdedip@pcez.com)

Mileage	Problem
1998 4x2 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 674931
0	Steering clunk heard when making sharp turn, dealer says the TSB doesnt apply to 4x2
	This truck is owned by Ed Estoppey (dakgts@home.com)

Mileage	Problem
1998 4x2 RegularCab with a 5.2L_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 758803
unknown	automatic transmission slow to shift from 1st to 2nd when warm. also will over rev in 2nd gear first time you punch it after being started. computer seams to self correct after the over rev.
	This truck is owned by David Koeberlein (schwank001@yahoo.com)

Mileage	Problem
1998 4x2 RegularCab with a 5.9l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 671803
300	With less than 300 miles, the radiator needed to be replaced. It had a crack in the header where the fin tubes were attached.
	This truck is owned by Russell Selkirk (RAS002@att.net)

Mileage	Problem
1998 4x2 RegularCab with a 5.9l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 749393
unknown	NEW LOWER LEFT BALL JOINT CABBOLTS REPLACED DO TO RECALL REALIGNED BED TO CAB DO TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION
9000	ADDED A NEW CLUTCH
	This truck is owned by Mike Sype (blue98dakota@yahoo.com)

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