1998 Dodge Ram engine and engine cooling problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 8% 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
“Truck has been nothing but problems replaced many parts for leaks and transmission problems engine light consistently comes on even after repairs. Truck buck when accelerating looses engine power. Would like it fixed I read other complaints and they had the same problem. I put a lot of money into…”
filed Feb 26, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
1100605 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 21, 2005Generic 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
1803003A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2004Generic cummins engine control module (pcm) procedure. *tt
1803003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 29, 2003Engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer. *tt
0900802 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 21, 2002
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 Ram | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 Ram | 15 | 38% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 Ram | 14 | 12% |
| 2001 Ram | 29 | 9% |
| 2000 Ram | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 Ram | 37 | 10% |
| 1997 Ram | 30 | 8% |
| 1996 Ram | 57 | 9% |
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.