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1998 DODGE RAM Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1998 DODGE RAM

9 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10029572 |
CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.*AK THE INTAKE MANIFOLD RUPTURED WHICH CAUSED THE OIL TO BE SUCKED OUT OF THE OIL PAN, AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE ON THE GASKET, THE BEARING ON THE CRANKSHAFT FAILED, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE DID NOT REGISTER CORRECTLY. *JB *NM
#10006475 |
OIL CHANGES WERE DONE EVERY 3000-5000 MILES. THE THIRD AND FOURTH PISTON RODS WERE WORN DOWN AND THEN BROKE. *AK *JB ******DIMS 11 IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****7757169
#10004284 |
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE WILL SHUT DOWN CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
#8009553 |
ENGINE BLEW A ROD, CAUSING ENGINE TO RATTLE. *AK
#880307 |
HEAD GASKET IS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST. *AK THE OIL LEAKING ON TO THE EXHAUST PIPE COULD CAUSE FIRE WHEN THE EXHAUST PIPE BECOMES HOT. *YH
#861744 |
WHEN DRIVING THE PLENUM WITHIN THE ENGINE HEAD GASKET BLEW OUT. THIS PART HAS BLOWEN OUT EVERY 6 THOUSAND MILES, PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#715723 |
LEAKING OIL THROUGH TAILPIPE-ENGINE CLATTER AT HIGH SPEED. DEFECTIVE INTAKE BASE GASKET. BLEW OUT FOUR QUARTS OF OIL OVER 750 MILE TRIP, MOSTLY INTERSTATE TRAVEL. SERVICE BULLETIN NOT DIVULGED TO OWNER DURING ROUTINE SERVICE.
#706063 |
FAILURE OF THE INTAKE GASKET CAUSED THE ENGINE'S OIL SUPPLY TO BE EVACUATED THROUGH THE VACUUM SYSTEM. NOT ONLY WAS THIS EVENT DETRIMENTAL TO THE ENGINE ITSELF BUT IT ALSO CONTAMINATED THE VACUUM AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
#830437 |
TRUCK VIBRATES BETWEEN 30-67 MPH. DEALER HAS CHANGED THE TORQUE CONVERTER, DRIVERSHAFT, REPLACED RING AND PINION, YOKE, BEARINGS AND SEALS. TRUCK HAS BURNED 1/2 QT OF OIL PER 1000 MILES SINCE NEW. *AK *ML

Other 1998 DODGE RAM Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 64 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 47 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 40 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 34 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 22 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints Air Bags 16 complaints Unknown Or Other 13 complaints Trailer Hitches 12 complaints Suspensionfront 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 10 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 7 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 7 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 7 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Steering 6 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Fuel System Other 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Tiressidewall 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 4 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheelsrim 2 complaints Child Seatbase 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint
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