1998 Dodge Wagon Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 8, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Wagon years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge Wagon. That is the most of any Wagon model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 60,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Dodge Wagon problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~60,000 mi
Suspension1 · ~60,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline150%60,000——
Suspension150%60,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412005: 120051

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Dodge Wagon recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Dodge Wagon.

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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.

The driver side strut tower on my wifes 98 caravan is nearly rusted through. If it fails she could be injured or killed. Chrysler will not accept responsibility for their obvious engineering failure. I have to pay for the repair $600.00 - $1800.00. *ak

Suspension · received Feb 8, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10110097

Fuel tank developed a hole. As a result, an odor seeped into the vehicle. *ak when the gas tank was removed, the hole was visible. *jb *nm

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jan 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10049955

Other Dodge Wagon years

← 1996 Wagon · 1999 Wagon →

YearComplaintsRecalls
1999 Wagon20
199820
1996 Wagon10
1995 Wagon20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Wagon?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, suspension problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Wagon?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Dodge Wagon a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wagon model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.