1998 Dodge Ram problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (45) · Air Bags:frontal (36) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (32)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
29 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (137)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System 2005-12-21 · 1100605 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
illuminated mil as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have failed a california smog or state i/m test but without an illuminated mil, or a rattling sound from the underside of the vehicle. catalytic converter extended warranty to replace the catalytic
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2004-08-20 · 1803003A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt this bulletin replaced 18-030-03. *tt this bulletin replaced 18-030-03a dated 10/17/03. to also include 2005 ram truck. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2003-08-29 · 1803003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2002-10-21 · 0900802 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer. *tt
Unknown Or Other 2002-09-04 · 1801902A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revision of flash process for new engine control module (ecm) from cummins. *slc this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-019-02 dated june 17, 2002. *tt
Fuel System, Gasoline 2002-07-22 · 1400202A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on tampering with vp44 fuel pump on cummins diesel engine. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 137 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.