1998 Dodge VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAN years
- More complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge VAN. That is the most of any VAN model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 17%), typically at around 108,900 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Dodge VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 17% | 108,900 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 13% | 57,081 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 8% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 4% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| 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 VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Dodge VAN.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On aug. 8, 2017 i was driving a level 2 lane secluded asphalt road in my 1998 dodge camper van. The van is dodge 3500 extended model, modified by sportsmobile into a camper van in 1999. At a speed of about 50 mph suddenly a loud noise occurred and piece of tire began to fly off. The tires has been…
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side door will not open. The vehicle is equipped with automatic door locks; however there is no over ride for the locks. The door can not be opened from the inside or outside. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer have been alerted.
1998 dodge grand caravan; rattling sound from engine area for a few weeks, intermittent. Sounded fine when we bought it, used, in july. Totally lost the transmission over labor day weekend, stranding my husband and i and our 6-year old daughter almost 2 hours from home. Now have to invest nearly…
1-air bag light came on 2-cruise control stopped working 3-horn stopped working. *nm
Power door lock actuator motor failures - trapping occupants inside the vehicle. Operating the inside door handle has no effect, nor can the locking rod be raised manually; door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle by the door handle or turning the key locking/unlocking mechanism. Dealer has…
Other Dodge VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 2001 VAN | 15 | 0 |
| 2000 VAN | 19 | 0 |
| 1999 VAN | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 24 | 0 |
| 1997 VAN | 24 | 0 |
| 1996 VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 VAN | 10 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge VAN?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, latches/locks/linkages problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Dodge VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAN model years, the 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.