1998 Dodge RAM Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Pickup years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup. That ranks 4th out of 9 RAM Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 22%), typically at around 88,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 22% | 88,100 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 22% | 129,420 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 17% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 17% | 126,481 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 6% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 6% | 126,481 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup.
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.
The dash has started cracking in two places. *js
1998 dodge ram pickup 1500 the dash has cracked so bad it is unsafe. It has sharp edged fragments. *tt
I was in a hospital parking area in tucson az., rolling in 2nd gear, after attempting to depress the clutch it failed without any warning leaving the 7200 lb. Truck sill under power. Lucky for me and nothing else i was able to stop in a near by field. This is the first event for me but i have…
I was driving on the road after driving up and down the steep hill,when i heard pop, and look at my rear view mirror and my truck was on fire mostly around the left hand rear tire and around right behind the driver's side. I drove to the side of the road and got, than i call the police and fire…
Dash board on 98 truck. *tr
Other Dodge RAM Pickup years
← 1997 RAM Pickup · 1999 RAM Pickup →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM Pickup | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM Pickup | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM Pickup | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM Pickup | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM Pickup | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup?
Owners most often report air bags, structure, power train problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Pickup model years, the 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.