1998 Dodge RAM Pickup
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
18 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire1 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Structure
The dash has started cracking in two places. *js
- Structure
1998 dodge RAM pickup 1500 the dash has cracked so bad it IS unsafe. it has sharp edged fragments. *tt
- Power train › Manual transmission
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…
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
- Fuel system, gasoline
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
- Structure
Dash board on 98 truck. *tr
- Air bags
Air bag light comes on several times during operation meaning the air bag will not work properly. *Tr
- Air bags › Frontal
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side air bag deployed. he did not hit anything prior to this incident. Chrysler sent an investigator on 11-29-05 and took pictures inside and out of the truck. Then, stated the truck did not appear to have been involved in an accident; thus, the truck was not…
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side air bag deployed. he did not hit anything prior to this incident. Chrysler sent an investigator on 11-29-05 and took pictures inside and out of the truck. Then, stated the truck did not appear to have been involved in an accident; thus, the truck was not damaged. chrysler sent the contact a letter on 12-5-05 stating that the air bag light illuminated for a substantial period of time. therefore, they were not responsible for the repairs. The contact stated the air bag light was not on prior to this incident, and that he was aware that if the air bag light illuminated it was an indicator that the air bag was not functioning properly. therefore, it should not have deployed prematurely. When he had the car serviced at a local dealership they did not mention the air bag light illuminating. *ak updated 02/07/06. *Jb
- Seat belts › Front
Both frontal seat belts stuck in their holster and wouldn't release. The seat belt showed no sign or abuse or wear when this occurred. dealership replaced both shoulder belts to correct the problem. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
The check engine light illuminated. The vehcile wa taken to the dealer who determined that the governor pressure sensor and the governor pressure solenoid failed. the transmission also slipped momentarily. *ak these parts were replaced twice. *bf
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system · Power train › Clutch assembly
While driving at any speed consumer noticed that vehicle used a large amount of coolant. while the vehicle was in an independent shop for a new clutch mechanic discovered that the cylinder heads had several cracks. the cylinder heads were scheduled to be replaced. *Ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash · Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Vehicle speed control
I have had trouble with the headlight switch it has burned out twice and I have had to have it replaced twice my speedometer doesn't work until it says that I am going 25 miles per hour the brake light on the dash IS now on all the time I have also noticed that my door locks are power and as long…
I have had trouble with the headlight switch it has burned out twice and I have had to have it replaced twice my speedometer doesn't work until it says that I am going 25 miles per hour the brake light on the dash IS now on all the time I have also noticed that my door locks are power and as long as you lock and unlock them from the passenger side they work fine but the driver side doesn't work all the time I would like to know if any of these could be some kind of defect that have or will be recalled *la
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Tie rod fell out while driving.*ak
- Service brakes, air › Disc · Service brakes, hydraulic
Front brakes wear out, while rear brakes are still new.several replacements with in six months mostly highway miles
- Air bags › Frontal
Attorney IS writing on behalf of mr. Ricker who states that while driving, mr. Ricker moved to the right allowing a large truck more clearance. at this point, the front right tire of the vehicle caught a large amount of snow pulling the vehicle to the right and into an utility pole. there was…
Attorney IS writing on behalf of mr. Ricker who states that while driving, mr. Ricker moved to the right allowing a large truck more clearance. at this point, the front right tire of the vehicle caught a large amount of snow pulling the vehicle to the right and into an utility pole. there was damage to the center front of vehicle and unknown damage to the undercarriage, but the air bag did not deploy. mr. Ricker complained of neck and back pains. *tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields · Trailer hitches
Consumer states that the trailer hitch side brackets have fractures. *Yh
- Exterior lighting › Fog lights · Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Fog light / rear turn signal failed. *yc
- Air bags › Frontal · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Consumer experienced problems with driver's and passenger's side airbags along with rear anti-lock brakes. Upon applying brakes while going 50 mph, rear anti-lock brakes went out, causing consumer to rearend another vehicle. Driver's and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy. the…
Consumer experienced problems with driver's and passenger's side airbags along with rear anti-lock brakes. Upon applying brakes while going 50 mph, rear anti-lock brakes went out, causing consumer to rearend another vehicle. Driver's and passenger's side air bags failed to deploy. the manufacturer was contacted but said they could not do anything to help. consumer has since rid himself of the vehicle, and bought a different one. *ak *ML
- Electrical system › Horn
Horn pad on steering wheel IS very hard to push.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10139596Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161AA. Insulator only used on Auto-RWD transmission Note: The color of the insulator is not relevant for service.
- 10001522Diesel fuel transfer pump diagnosis.
- 10001520Seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models.
- 6092304Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures.
- 6089800Daimlerchrysler corporation IS now offerinb airbag on / off switches for selected vehicles.
- 6089311Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *Nlm
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 608112Emissions recall to reprogram your vehicle's powertrain control module.
- 603153Subject regarding airbag on - off switches.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
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