1998 Dodge RAM Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Wagon years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge RAM Wagon. That ranks 2nd out of 7 RAM Wagon model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Dodge RAM Wagon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 25% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 25% | 107,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Dodge RAM Wagon recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seats:front assembly:power adjust
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with power seat option. The driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct.
Risk: The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was mig welded.
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.
As we were driving down the road the van starting making whirring sound and starting lose speed. We heard a loud pop. A car beeped and my husband looked in the side mirror and saw fire coming from under the van. We quickly pulled over and jumped out. The fuel line was leaking and the van engulfed…
I have a dodge ram 1500 wagon 1998, and i have been experiencing alot of problems with the transmission and keeps stalling whenever i turn the wheel to the right side. This is very weird and the mechanics do not understand this complaint. The abs light has been coming on for a while and no one…
Sway bar was replaced twice. Sometimes it sounded like something was loose. Dealer would adjust it. When making a hard right turn left tire rubbed against sway bar. *ak
The consumer has been experiencing problems with clutch assembly: drive clutch. Also, while driving, wheels locked up. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak
Other Dodge RAM Wagon years
← 1996 RAM Wagon · 1999 RAM Wagon →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 RAM Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM Wagon | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM Wagon | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM Wagon | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 1 |
| 1996 RAM Wagon | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM Wagon | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge RAM Wagon?
Owners most often report power train, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge RAM Wagon?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Dodge RAM Wagon a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Wagon model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.