MYRModel Year Report

1998 Dodge RAM Pickup

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1998 Dodge RAM Pickup
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:27.628Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
18

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 17 complaints 1998: 18 complaints 1998 18 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 14 complaints 2003
1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 18 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003
1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1994 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1996 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 18 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2000 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2002 2003: 14 complaints 2003

1998: 18 complaints

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YearComplaints
19923
19942
19957
19966
199717
199818
199933
20008
200120
200222
200314

Known problem areas

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

4 of 18 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing underbody shields.

Show complaint excerpts

The dash has started cracking in two places.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-31

Air bags

4 of 18 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-12

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1999-01-11

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Service brakes

4 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Power train

3 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.

Exterior lighting

3 of 18 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing turn signal and switch.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1998 Dodge RAM Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 1998 Dodge RAM 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 RAM Pickup?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.