MYRModel Year Report

1998 Dodge RAM Pickup

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1998 Dodge RAM Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:08:39.538Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1998 highlighted. 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 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

3 of 18 total reports mention: structure.

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THE DASH HAS STARTED CRACKING IN TWO PLACES. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20120331

AIR BAGS

3 of 18 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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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, 20020912

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, 19990111

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 18 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

TRAILER HITCHES

1 of 18 total reports mentions: trailer hitches.

STRUCTURE

1 of 18 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1998 Dodge RAM Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 17% 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.