1998 DODGE DODGE TRUCK
0 recalls, 42 complaints
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
42 total complaints
2 crashes 5 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
STRUCTURE
Jul 10, 2009
Incident date: Jun 15, 2009
I OWN A1998 DODGE RAM TRUCK THAT I PURCHASED 5 YEARS AGO WITHIN THIS PAST YEAR IV NOTICED MY DASH BOARD CRACKING AND IT SEEMED TO BE GETTING WORSE TILL I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK A BIG CHUNK OF DASH BOARD BLEW UP AND HIT ME RIGHT IN THE FACE I ALMOST WRECKED MY TRUCK IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jul 10, 2009
Incident date: Jul 10, 2007
DODGE 1500 RAM SPORT PICK UP. DASH COVER BROKE IN PIECES. A WHILE LATER I NOTICE THE TWO FRONT SPEAKERS STOP WORKING, THE SPEEDOMETER STOP WORKING, EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THE DASH LIGHTS GO CRAZY, THE TOP 12 VOLT ADAPTER STOPS WORKING, ETC. ALSO SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT CORRECTLY, AND DRIVER SIDE B... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 10, 2009
Incident date: Jul 10, 2007
DODGE 1500 RAM SPORT PICK UP. DASH COVER BROKE IN PIECES. A WHILE LATER I NOTICE THE TWO FRONT SPEAKERS STOP WORKING, THE SPEEDOMETER STOP WORKING, EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE THE DASH LIGHTS GO CRAZY, THE TOP 12 VOLT ADAPTER STOPS WORKING, ETC. ALSO SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT CORRECTLY, AND DRIVER SIDE B... Read more
STRUCTURE
May 3, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
CRACKED AND BROKEN DASH. *TR
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 26, 2007
Incident date: Feb 13, 2007
DEFECTIVE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT, IN 98 DODGE RAM. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DODGE HEADQUARTERS, WHEN THE SEATBELTS FAILED THE FIRST TIME TWO YEARS AGO, HQ STATED THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR LABOR ONLY, AND NOT REPLACE THE PART. DODGE REPLACED THE SEATBELT SENSOR WHICH IS ELECTRONIC UNDER THE SEATS, ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 26, 2007
Incident date: Feb 13, 2007
DEFECTIVE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELT, IN 98 DODGE RAM. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DODGE HEADQUARTERS, WHEN THE SEATBELTS FAILED THE FIRST TIME TWO YEARS AGO, HQ STATED THAT THEY WOULD PAY FOR LABOR ONLY, AND NOT REPLACE THE PART. DODGE REPLACED THE SEATBELT SENSOR WHICH IS ELECTRONIC UNDER THE SEATS, ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 10, 2005
Incident date: Mar 8, 2002
ON MARCH 8,2002 A SHORT TIME AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF USED 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE VIN # G WITH ONLY 41,950 MILES. IN FEBRUARY ,2002 THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD PRONOUNCED TAPPING SOUND. AFTER I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER PLAZA MOTORS OF BROOKLYN INC.(AKA) PLAZA DODGE LTD. AND WAS TO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Oct 10, 2005
Incident date: Mar 8, 2002
ON MARCH 8,2002 A SHORT TIME AFTER TAKING DELIVERY OF USED 1998 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE VIN # G WITH ONLY 41,950 MILES. IN FEBRUARY ,2002 THE ENGINE BEGAN MAKING A LOUD PRONOUNCED TAPPING SOUND. AFTER I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER PLAZA MOTORS OF BROOKLYN INC.(AKA) PLAZA DODGE LTD. AND WAS TO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 23, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
I OWN 1998 DODGE SPORT FULL SIZED PICKUP THAT HAS A LOUD BANG WHEN TURNING CORNERS. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THE TRUCK IS COVERED UNDER SOME RECALL THAT WAS POSTED IN THE PAST. *BF *NM THE SHAKING WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING. *SC *TC *JB
STEERING
Feb 23, 2005
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
I OWN 1998 DODGE SPORT FULL SIZED PICKUP THAT HAS A LOUD BANG WHEN TURNING CORNERS. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF THE TRUCK IS COVERED UNDER SOME RECALL THAT WAS POSTED IN THE PAST. *BF *NM THE SHAKING WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING. *SC *TC *JB
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Dec 29, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2003
AT APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES I HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. MY MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT BEFORE CHANGE THE BALL JOINTS THAT I SHOULD TAKE MY VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP AND SEE IF THEY WOULD COVER THE COST. THEY RESPONDED BY TELLING ME THAT MY BALL JOINTS ... Read more
1 injured
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
I HAVE A '98 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK WITH APPROXIMATELY 58,000 MILES ON IT. THIS PAST JUNE I HAD TO REPLACE A FRONT END BALL JOINT ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THE SAME SYMPTOMS ARE STARTING TO OCCUR AGAIN THAT ACCOMPANIED THE LAST BALL JOINT ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Nov 13, 2003
Incident date: Jul 15, 2003
I HAVE A '98 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK WITH APPROXIMATELY 58,000 MILES ON IT. THIS PAST JUNE I HAD TO REPLACE A FRONT END BALL JOINT ON THIS VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 52,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. THE SAME SYMPTOMS ARE STARTING TO OCCUR AGAIN THAT ACCOMPANIED THE LAST BALL JOINT ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2003
THE PRIMARY TRANSFER PUMP HAS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN IN THE ROTARY VANS FILTER WIRE MESS. THE ENDS ARE NOT WELDED. THE WIRE MESS WEAVE ENDS ARE UNDO DUE TO NORMAL DIESEL VIBRATION. THE WIRE MESS FILTER ENDS ARE HITTING ROTARY VANE PUMP. THE RUBBER SEAL MATERIAL IS VERY HARD WITH NO ELASTIC SPRING ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Aug 25, 2003
Incident date: Apr 2, 2003
THE PRIMARY TRANSFER PUMP HAS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN IN THE ROTARY VANS FILTER WIRE MESS. THE ENDS ARE NOT WELDED. THE WIRE MESS WEAVE ENDS ARE UNDO DUE TO NORMAL DIESEL VIBRATION. THE WIRE MESS FILTER ENDS ARE HITTING ROTARY VANE PUMP. THE RUBBER SEAL MATERIAL IS VERY HARD WITH NO ELASTIC SPRING ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 3, 2003
Incident date: Aug 12, 1998
I, NEAL DARSTEIN, AM A PROUD OWNER OF A 1998 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT LARAMIE. I HAVE A COMPLAINT REGARDING THE ABILITY TO USE MY HORN. PLEASE BEAR WITH ME AS THIS IS DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN CLEARLY WITHOUT ACTUALLY DEMINSTRATING EXACTLY WHAT I MEAN. SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY TRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL PAD (... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 8, 2001
Incident date: Oct 1, 1999
NOTICE A OIL RESDUE ON THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. POSSIBLE COMING FROM THE A/C SYSTEM, SECOND OPINION SAID IT WAS COMING FROM THE EVAPERATOR COIL. ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER A LOT OF SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE DASH AND THE A/C STOP COOLING.
3 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Feb 5, 2001
Incident date: Feb 4, 2001
WAS DRIVING 35 MPH AND ROAD HAD ICY SPOTS. HIT ONE ICY SPOT, BUT RETAINED CONTROL. THEN, HIT ANOTHER ICY SPOT AND LOST CONTROL/ WENT INTO A DITCH ON PASSENGER'S FRONT. VEHICLE WENT AIR BORNE AND HIT FRONT OF VEHICLE ON GROUND. IT THEN ROLLED TWICE. AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. VEHICLE LANDED ON I... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1998
POOR DESIGN OF HORN CAUSES DRIVER TO USE EXCESSIVE EFFORT IN AN ATTEMPT TO SOUND THE HORN, SOMETIMES WILL NOT ACTIVATE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Nov 23, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
TRUCK HESITATES AND BUCKS BETWEEN 40-60 MPH, AT TIMES SEVERE, MFGR CANNOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM, FUEL MILEAGE GETTING WORSE OVERTIME. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Sep 30, 1999
BATTERY FAILED. *YC
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
THE CONSOLE STORAGE ARM REST THAT LIES BETWEEN THE FRONT SEAT EXPERIENCED FAILURE. REPLACEMENT HAS NOT BEEN DONE DUE TO PART. *YC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKS WHEN ITS NOT SUPPOSED AND DOES NOT LET UP SLACK WHEN PULLED. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 29, 1999
Incident date: Aug 24, 1999
ANTI LOCK BRAKES DOES NOT ENGAGE. THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUES TO GO DOWN AND BRAKING ACTION IS SEVERALLY DOWNGRADED REQUIRING A SUBSTANTIAL ADDITIONAL DISTANCE IN WHICH TO BRING THE VECHILE TO A COMPLETE STOP.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jul 20, 1999
Incident date: Apr 2, 1999
WHILE TRAVELING 45MPH IN A DODGE DUALEY, OVER A HILL, HIT A COW. UPON IMPACT, FRONT END WAS PUSHED INTO THE CAB OF VEHICLE & NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Jul 15, 1999
ENGINE NOCKING IN LOWER BOTTOM OF ENGINE REPEATED RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAY NORMAL SOUND;;;AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAK ON PAN GASKET AND O-RING SEAL,RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS,TO NO AVAIL WAS IT FIX CORRECTLY,HAD TO TAKE TO ANOTHER DEALER IT WAS FIX RIGHT,FOR NOW,A/C WAS RECHARGE A... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 15, 1999
ENGINE NOCKING IN LOWER BOTTOM OF ENGINE REPEATED RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAY NORMAL SOUND;;;AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAK ON PAN GASKET AND O-RING SEAL,RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS,TO NO AVAIL WAS IT FIX CORRECTLY,HAD TO TAKE TO ANOTHER DEALER IT WAS FIX RIGHT,FOR NOW,A/C WAS RECHARGE A... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Jul 15, 1999
ENGINE NOCKING IN LOWER BOTTOM OF ENGINE REPEATED RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAY NORMAL SOUND;;;AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAK ON PAN GASKET AND O-RING SEAL,RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS,TO NO AVAIL WAS IT FIX CORRECTLY,HAD TO TAKE TO ANOTHER DEALER IT WAS FIX RIGHT,FOR NOW,A/C WAS RECHARGE A... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 15, 1999
ENGINE NOCKING IN LOWER BOTTOM OF ENGINE REPEATED RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AND THEY SAY NORMAL SOUND;;;AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION LEAK ON PAN GASKET AND O-RING SEAL,RETURN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS,TO NO AVAIL WAS IT FIX CORRECTLY,HAD TO TAKE TO ANOTHER DEALER IT WAS FIX RIGHT,FOR NOW,A/C WAS RECHARGE A... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jun 22, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1997
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 18, 1999
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR ON DIRT ROADS. *YC
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 10, 1999
Incident date: Aug 25, 1998
VEHICLE JUMPS OUT OF 5TH GEAR WHILE DRIVING. NLM
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
May 11, 1999
Incident date: Dec 30, 1998
LARGE PIECE OF RUBBER CAME OUT OF TIRE DOWN TO THE STEEL CORDS. (MICHELIN LT 215/85 R16). MJS
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 11, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
AIR CONDITIONER REFRIGERANT HOSE FAILED. MJS
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 17, 1999
DRIVERS'S SIDE SUNVISOR IS POORLY DESIGNED. IT BLOCKS THE DRIVER'S VISION OF THE ROAD TO THE POINT THAT THE DRIVER CAN'T USE IT.
STEERING
Jan 27, 1999
GREAT WEST VAN DODGE MOTOR HOME (CLASSIC SUPREME) WE DISCOVERED, LAST WEEK THAT THIS VAN SOLD TO US AS A 97(CHASSIS)/98(ALL OTHER) DEMO HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. HAD WE KNOWN THIS BEFORE, WE WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED. WE FELT WE WERE PAYING FOR A NEW VAN - THE $10,000 MILES PUT ON IT BY THE... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Jan 27, 1999
GREAT WEST VAN DODGE MOTOR HOME (CLASSIC SUPREME) WE DISCOVERED, LAST WEEK THAT THIS VAN SOLD TO US AS A 97(CHASSIS)/98(ALL OTHER) DEMO HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. HAD WE KNOWN THIS BEFORE, WE WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED. WE FELT WE WERE PAYING FOR A NEW VAN - THE $10,000 MILES PUT ON IT BY THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Dec 21, 1998
Incident date: Nov 9, 1998
RETURN FUEL LINE FAILED A SECOND TIME ON 11/30/98. THIS WAS THE SUBJECT OF RECALL # 788. REPALCEMENT PART FAILED QUICKER THAN ORIGINAL. DODGE DESCRIBED THIS AS A FIRE HAZZARD.
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 8, 1998
READING LIGHT OFF TRACK RESULTING IN FALLING OUT OF SOCKET AND HANGING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Dec 8, 1998
HORN IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO ENGAGE DUE TO DESIGN.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Dec 8, 1998
WINDSHIELD CRACKED.
PARKING BRAKE
Nov 27, 1998
Incident date: Sep 1, 1998
PARKING BRAKE FAILED RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AND CRASHING INTO SILO.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE DODGE TRUCK
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE96047
Opened: Jul 15, 1996 , Closed: Nov 13, 1996
STEERING COLUMN FAILURE/SEPARATION
STEERING COLUMN MAY FAIL DUE TO SEPARATION OF SECTIONS OF THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
DP93003
Opened: May 5, 1993 , Closed: May 27, 1993
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
DODGE DODGE TRUCK - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE DODGE TRUCK across all model years (1967, 1977).
14
Total Recalls
468
Total Complaints
2
Investigations
29
Reported Crashes
15
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
DODGE DODGE TRUCK - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 2002 | 0 | 25 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 48 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 70 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 0 | 42 | |
| 1997 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 49 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 26 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 32 | View |
| 1993 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 20 | View |
| 1990 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1976 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1973 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1970 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 | View |