1998 DODGE RAM 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
645
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
The 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 has received a total of 645 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (83 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (34 complaints), and Air Bagsfrontal (33 complaints).
Recalls for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500, potentially affecting up to 44,386 vehicles.
Recall 06E024000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 44,386 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND...
Consequence: A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
645 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The seatbelt timer module is failing, resulting in the seatbelts staying locked even when fully retracted. This means sometimes I as the driver as well as my front seat passenger cannot buckle up and drive the vehicle safely. I have not reproduced or confirmed this issue with a dealership or independent service center. The component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance agency. A red seatbelt warning light will appear when the seatbelts lock up and goes away when it unlocks.
The drivers side and passanger side seat belts are locked in the seats. There is no fix, you cant drive truck because you can not use the seat belts, they are made into the seats. No one sells part for it. The seat belts will not extend. The seat belts just stopped working, no warning.
I PURCHASED A TRUCK ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO AND I HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH IT. I HAD TO REPLACED SO MANY THINGS ON IT. I WAS TOLD THAT THE TRUCK ONLY HAD 72,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT, AFTER DRIVING IT FOR A FEW MONTHS. I ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS WITH IT. I ENDED UP RUNNING CARFAX ON IT AND FOUND OUT THE ODOMETER WAS ROLLED BACK TWO WEEKS BEFORE I PURCHASED IT. IT HAD ORIGINALLY 167,000 MILES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED. THE CONTACT STATED AN OCCUPANT SUSTAINED AN INJURY DUE TO THE SHARP DASHBOARD PIECES. THE CONTACT CALLED PIEDMONT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AEV (4015 CLEMSON BLVD, ANDERSON, SC 29621, (864) 305-4234) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE DASHBOARD COULD BE REPLACED OR A CAP COVER INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
TO DATE, NOTHING HAS HAPPENED, HOWEVER A RECALL WAS ISSUED SAYING THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MUST BE REPLACED, AS IT CAN FLY OPEN. WE WERE UNAWARE OF THE RECALL.
Safety Rating for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9004275 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC...
794 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS RECALL -- REPROGRAM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM 1500
- 1993 DODGE RAM 1500 — 7 complaints
- 1994 DODGE RAM 1500 — 148 complaints
- 1995 DODGE RAM 1500 — 273 complaints
- 1996 DODGE RAM 1500 — 407 complaints
- 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 — 468 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 (current)
- 1999 DODGE RAM 1500 — 769 complaints
- 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 — 641 complaints
- 2001 DODGE RAM 1500 — 1,370 complaints
- 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 — 1,003 complaints
- 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 — 1,362 complaints
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