1998 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dodge Truck years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck. That ranks 4th out of 9 Dodge Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (5 complaints, 18%), typically at around 116,174 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 18% | 116,174 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 14% | 42 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 14% | 42 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 11% | 81,174 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 4% | 67,741 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | 67,741 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 20 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Dodge Dodge Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dodge 1500 ram sport pick up. Dash cover broke in pieces. A while later i notice the two front speakers stop working, the speedometer stop working, every once in a while the dash lights go crazy, the top 12 volt adapter stops working, etc. Also seat belts don't retract correctly, and driver side…
I own a1998 dodge ram truck that i purchased 5 years ago within this past year iv noticed my dash board cracking and it seemed to be getting worse till i was driving home from work a big chunk of dash board blew up and hit me right in the face i almost wrecked my truck it could have been fatal…
Cracked and broken dash. *tr
Defective driver and passenger seat belt, in 98 dodge ram. I have contacted the dodge headquarters, when the seatbelts failed the first time two years ago, hq stated that they would pay for labor only, and not replace the part. Dodge replaced the seatbelt sensor which is electronic under the seats…
On march 8,2002 a short time after taking delivery of used 1998 dodge grand caravan se vin # g with only 41,950 miles. In february ,2002 the engine began making a loud pronounced tapping sound. After i returned the vehicle to the dealer plaza motors of brooklyn inc.(aka) plaza dodge ltd. And was…
Other Dodge Dodge Truck years
← 1997 Dodge Truck · 1999 Dodge Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge Truck | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 Dodge Truck | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 Dodge Truck | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 Dodge Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Dodge Truck | 51 | 0 |
| 1998 | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 Dodge Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 Dodge Truck | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 Dodge Truck | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dodge Truck model years, the 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.