1998 Dodge Ram power train problems
80 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving vehicle stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to dealer. Mechanic determined that transmission and engine needed to be replaced due to wear and tear. *ak”
filed Apr 6, 2005
“The rpms increased, and the gears popped on the vehicle on their own. Took vehicle to repair shop for check up, and results showed that a new transmission needed to be replaced.*ak”
filed Apr 4, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions. *tt
2100202 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 8, 2002
Power Train problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 7 | 26% |
| 2008 Ram | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram | 11 | 28% |
| 2004 Ram | 8 | 14% |
| 2003 Ram | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 Ram | 17 | 15% |
| 2001 Ram | 50 | 16% |
| 2000 Ram | 21 | 14% |
| 1999 Ram | 53 | 14% |
| 1997 Ram | 71 | 18% |
| 1996 Ram | 135 | 22% |
| 1995 Ram | 91 | 15% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.