1998 Dodge RAM Club CAB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Club CAB years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge RAM Club CAB. That is the most of any RAM Club CAB model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 25%), typically at around 90,506 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner 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 RAM Club CAB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 25% | 90,506 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 12 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | 54,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 8% | 93,250 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Dodge RAM Club CAB recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Dodge RAM Club CAB.
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.
I have had problems with my pick-up since day-1.my rotors were warped from the beginning(this being a brand new vehicle). There was a rattling noise from my engine; i thought were the valves. Six years later i found out that it was the catalytic converter. It over heated my engine,transmission, and…
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram club cab with cooper futura dakota h/t tires, line size 33x/12.5/r15. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear passenger side tire. The contact merged onto the shoulder of the road and stopped the vehicle. After…
My 98 dodge ram pick dash is completely falling apart i've seen many other dodge trucks with the same problem the wiring is exposed in the dash and appears to be a safety hazard if you where to be involved in an accident. *tr
Engine would not throttle down almost caused accident. Has happened on three different days beginning 06/17/2006. Currently driving other vehicle until problem is resolved. *jb
Steering wanders. *ak
Other Dodge RAM Club CAB years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 RAM Club CAB | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM Club CAB | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge RAM Club CAB?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge RAM Club CAB?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Dodge RAM Club CAB a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Club CAB model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.