CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).
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18Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
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1998 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup.
Most common 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
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 TALKED TO ANOTHER DODGE OWNER AND THE SAME PROBLEM (HE ALMOST BACKED THOUGH A WALL ) THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW HYDRAULIC ASSY. PART. THIS HAPPENED WITH 135K MI. ON THE ODO. THE OTHER OWNER SAID HIS BROKE AT APPROX. 75K MI. *TR
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 DEPT. FOR ASSISTANT/HELP. *TR
DASH BOARD ON 98 TRUCK. *TR
1998 Dodge RAM Pickup questions
Does the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Structure (4), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Dodge RAM 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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