1998 Dodge Pickup Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 1998 Dodge Pickup has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Suspension (3 reports).

0Recalls
15Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1998 Dodge Pickup recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Dodge Pickup.

Most common 1998 Dodge Pickup problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Suspension3
Air Bags3
Tires2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Steering1
Parking Brake1
Seat Belts1
Equipment1
Service Brakes, Air1

What owners report

2006-09-21, Suspension
1. EXCESSIVE WEAR ON INSIDE ON DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. 2. COULD NOT ALIGN FRONT END DO TO EXCESSIVE PLAY IN UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDE OF TRUCK. 3. CONTACTED DODGE REGIONAL OFFICE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ONE THEY WERE DOING ANYTHING ABOUT. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A KNOW FAILURE ITEM AND ARE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT OTHER MODELS AND YEARS AROUND MY VEHICLE. REPLACED 4 BALL JOINTS AT MY EXPENSE. SAVED PARTS AND RECEIPTS FOR POSSIBLE FUTURE ACTION. *NM
2005-09-26, Fuel System, Gasoline
GAS LEAKING FROM AREA OF GAS TANK AT FILLING STATION WHEN FILLING TANK. *JB
2004-11-02, Air Bags
WHEN DRIVING, INTERMITTENTLY THE ABS/AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED . THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD DROP TO ZERO THEN GO TO THE ORIGINAL SPEED. *JB THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND AT THE SAME TIME THE GAUGES FELL TO ZERO INCLUDING THE VOLTAGE, ENGINE TEMPERATURE, OIL PRESSURE, FUEL, RPM'S AND THE MPH. WITH A SLIGHT TAP ON THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE GAUGES HAD COME BACK AND THE WARNING LIGHTS WOULD GO OUT. *SC
2004-04-23, Air Bags
THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO SUSTAIN MINOR INJURIES. THE CONSUMER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TILTED UP AND THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *SC *JB
2003-05-21, Unknown Or Other
THE VEHICLES LIFT PUMP FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM

1998 Dodge Pickup questions

Does the 1998 Dodge Pickup have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Dodge Pickup at this time.

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

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Air Bags (3), Tires (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Dodge Pickup has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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