1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500
5 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints
I OWN A 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 PICKUP I WAS DRIVING A FRIEND AND HER DAUGHTER TO THE DENTIST I PASSED A LOGGING TRUCK WHEN I GOT BACK IN MY LANE AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN THE TRUCK SHUDDERED AND LOST POWER I PULLED OFF THE ROAD THE ONLY PLACE I COULD PULL OFF I HIT IT THE WAS ALMOST OFF THE NUT HOLDING THE TIRE ROTOR ON THE SHAFT SNAPPED OFF THE TOW HOME WAS OVER 500 DOLLARS AFTER GETTING TRUCK I BROKE OUT MY SHOP MANUALS OUT THE BRG PACK WAS BURNED I REPLACED FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OUT TO TIRES WITH OEM PARTS TO THE TUNE OF 1100 DOLLARS WITHIN A MTH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF AS I WAS TURNING INTO MY DRIVE WAY AGAIN REPLACED FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL OUT TO TIRE THIS TIME COST ABOUT 850 6 MTHS LATTER COMING HOME I FEEL FRONT...
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPS AT CRUISING SPEED. MY TRUCK, MY NEPHEWS TRUCK AND FOUR OTHERS I AM AWARE OF IN LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS ARE ALL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN ENGINE IS NOT PULLING OR ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS CAUSING THE RPM TO RISE AROUND 4 HUNDRED TO 800 RPM. MY NEPHEW STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM SOME TIME BACK. I ONLY PURCHASED THIS TRUCK A YEAR AGO AND WAS UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. *TR
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OVERNIGHT. WHEN THE CONSUMER WOKE IN THE MORNING THE VEHICLE HAD BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE MILEAGE INFORMATION. *JB
I HAVE HAD MY VAN SINCE 98 GOT IT NEW THE DEALERSHIP HAD MY VAN MORE THEN I HAVE, THEY FIXED ONLY A FEW PROBLEMS I HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS THEY COULDN'T FIND. THE SIDE PASSENGER DOORS WOULDN'T UNLOCK, WHEN COMING TO A STOP SECONDS AFTER STOPPING I WOULD FEEL A HICK COMING FROM THE BACK END, ON VACATION AFTER RESTING AT A WAYSIDE WHILE ENTERING HIGHWAY THE YOU HEARD A CLICK FROM THE ENGINE THEN YOU LOSS ALL POWER IT WOULDN'T GO ANY FASTER THEN 30-35 MPH, TOOK VAN IN AFTER THIS ONE GUY AT SHOP SEEN MY HANDICAP DAUGHTER AND WENT IN BACK TO GET A PAPER HE THEN GAVE ME, PAPER WAS FROM DODGE TELLING OF THIS PROBLEM AND NOT TO SHOW TO ANY CUSTOMERS,HE GAVE THIS PAPER TO ME,AND TO THIS DAY I STILL HAVE SAME PROBLEMS,ALL PLASTIC LINING INSIDE OF VAN HAS CRACKED ABOUT 6...
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT WITH ENGINE TURN OFF. THE NEXT MORNING VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
Other 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Structure
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
34 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
33 complaints
Air Bags
29 complaints
Unknown Or Other
24 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
22 complaints
Tires
18 complaints
Seat Belts
17 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
14 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Electrical System
13 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
13 complaints
Structurebody
13 complaints
Power Train
12 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
8 complaints
Suspensionfront
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
3 complaints
Power Traindriveline
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint