1998 Dodge Pickup
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1998
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1998: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 4 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 23 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 2 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
3 of 15 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.
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The driver side airbag deployed inadvertently. This caused the driver to sustain minor injuries. The consumer was taken to the hospital. *ak the vehicle was in the park position, the steering wheel was tilted up and the air bag deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-23
A deer ran in front of the vehicle and caused the vehicle to veer into an embankment. The dual airbags didn't deploy. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.…
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-29
Suspension
3 of 15 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.
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There was a power steering leak, took vehicle to the dealer, and they couldn't remedy the problem. Also, while driving vehicle wandered to the left. Power steering leak has since been repaired, but vehicle still drifts off center.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-06-16
Also filed under Steering
Service brakes
2 of 15 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 15 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing filler pipe and cap and fuel injection system.
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The vehicle fuel injection pump fail at highway speeds. When the injection pump failed the vehicle steering controls became extremely difficult to handle on curve.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-05
Vehicle speed control
1 of 15 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
Buy-smart checklist
1998 Dodge Pickup — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 1998 Dodge Pickup reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Pickup?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge Pickup have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.