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Front assembly: power adjust
Risk. THE SEAT ATTACHMENT STRENGTH WOULD NOT BE SUFFICIENT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
1998 Dodge RAM WagonProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge RAM Wagon, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 28, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Dodge RAM Wagon has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, other
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Steering
1Suspension
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 Dodge RAM Wagon recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1998 vs. every other RAM Wagon year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM Wagon median. How we score
'91'95'96'98'99'00'01'02
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RAM Wagon owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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
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