1998 Dodge RAM Wagon
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Dodge RAM Wagon. Newest first.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with power seat option. The driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was mig welded.
Owner complaints
4 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system · Unknown or other
As we were driving down the road the van starting making whirring sound and starting lose speed. We heard a loud pop. A car beeped and my husband looked in the side mirror and saw fire coming from under the van. We quickly pulled over and jumped out. The fuel line was leaking and the van engulfed…
As we were driving down the road the van starting making whirring sound and starting lose speed. We heard a loud pop. A car beeped and my husband looked in the side mirror and saw fire coming from under the van. We quickly pulled over and jumped out. The fuel line was leaking and the van engulfed in flames. We total lost the van and everything in it. We purchased the van from a local church which never had any issues with it. It was inspected in december of 2016 and had only been driven a few times without any complications. We had read that there IS a recall for 1998 dodge RAM 3500 trucks with a 8.0L V-10 engine or a 5.9L V-8 heavty duty gasoline engine where an exhaust system heat shield attaching screw IS tool close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage. To us, the van has the same engine but the shell/exterior IS a van instead of a truck.
- Electrical system › Wiring · Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting · Fuel system, other · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Power train › Automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Steering
I have a dodge RAM 1500 wagon 1998, and I have been experiencing alot of problems with the transmission and keeps stalling whenever I turn the wheel to the right side. This IS very weird and the mechanics do not understand this complaint. The ABS light has been coming on for a while and no one…
I have a dodge RAM 1500 wagon 1998, and I have been experiencing alot of problems with the transmission and keeps stalling whenever I turn the wheel to the right side. This IS very weird and the mechanics do not understand this complaint. The ABS light has been coming on for a while and no one knows why either, but I do not see any recalls on this problem either. Can you help me resolve this matter. I have replaced the door locks on each door at least twice in this van and it has cost alot of money, I think by now this should have been recalled on this vehicle as well. Please help me with this vehicle, I love riding it but it has been having alot of the same riding and maitenance problems and no one knows why or understands why it keeps coming back after fixing them multiple times. Thank you, the dealerships do not help either. *nm
- Suspension › Rear
Sway bar was replaced twice. Sometimes it sounded like something was loose. Dealer would adjust it. When making a hard right turn left tire rubbed against sway bar. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) · Wheels
The consumer has been experiencing problems with clutch assembly: drive clutch. also, while driving, wheels locked up. the manufacturer has yet to be contacted. *ak
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.
- 10229256KEY, 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 level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10223854Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Clean the oil pan T-joints.~ 2. Fill the T-joint between the pan rail/gear housing and pan rail/rear seal retainer with sealant. Use Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equivalent. 3. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the oil pan flange.~ 4. The four piece gasket will need to be assembled to make a complete oil pan gasket. 5. Lay the oil pan gasket(s) onto the oil pan flange.~ 6. Ensure the oil pan gasket segment joints are properly aligned. 7. Apply a 2-mm [0.063-in] bead of Mopar Engine Sealant RTV Silicone Rubber Adhesive, to the top of the oil pan gasket.~ 8. Install the oil pan. Starting from the center and working outward, tighten the oil pan bolts to 28 Nm [21 ft. lbs.].
- 10221686KEY, 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 level part and submit a part warranty.
- 10220101Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10220097Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10191460Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10191455Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.
- 10175735Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
- 10169249Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169247Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
- 10169245Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 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.
- 1013900968069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or connector in the valve cover gasket is not the root cause to your concern. In addition, make sure that the wiring attaching nuts are torqued to their proper value.~
- 10016603Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor.
- 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
- 6089148Concerns on incorrect fault mature time - dtc $B7 leak detection pump solenoid circuit. *Nlm
- 6088991This bulletin involves overdrive unavailable in extreme cold temperatures, bypass kit installation, inhibitor programming. *Nlm
- 6088884Information on poor drivability with high di (drivability index) fuel. *Nlm
- 6088845Vehicle may experience remote keyless entry transmitter batteries discharge prematurely. *Nlm
- 634272Flash programming failure recovery. *Slc
- 634077Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *Slc
- 633497Subject regarding the outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *Slc
- 628294This bulletin provides a diagnostic procedure for steering sensitivity.
- 625650Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement.
- 625597Subject regarding steering wander diagnosis.
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 620066Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles.
- 620059Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty.
- 616731Advance service information regarding revised alignment specifications.
- 616727Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement.
- 615688Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 614665Subject regarding outside mirror glass replacement.
- 614655Subject regarding steering wander diagnosis.
- 614651On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls.
- 612613Customer may comment that the sliding door will not open and / or close / latch.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
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