As we were driving down the road the van starting making whirring sound and starting lose speed. We heard a loud pop. A car beeped and my husband looked in the side mirror and saw fire coming from under the van. We quickly pulled over and jumped out. The fuel line was leaking and the van engulfed in flames. We total lost the van and everything in it. We purchased the van from a local church which never had any issues with it. It was inspected in december of 2016 and had only been driven a few times without any complications. We had read that there is a recall for 1998 dodge ram 3500 trucks with a 8.0l v-10 engine or a 5.9l v-8 heavty duty gasoline engine where an exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is tool close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage. To us, the van has the same engine but the shell/exterior is a van instead of a truck.
The worst 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Fuel system2
- Transmission2
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Locks1
- Steering1
- Suspension1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with power seat option. The driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct.
- Risk
- The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was mig welded.
Recall number 98V076000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon 48
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number
- Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the...
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
- Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY
- Service
- Valve Body
- Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve
- 68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$
What 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 knows why either, but I do not see any recalls on this problem either. Can you help me resolve this matter. I have replaced the door locks on each door at least twice in this van and it has cost alot of money, I think by now this should have been recalled on this vehicle as well. Please help me with this vehicle, I love riding it but it has been having alot of the same riding and maitenance problems and no one knows why or understands why it keeps coming back after fixing them multiple times. Thank you, the dealerships do not help either.
Sway bar was replaced twice. Sometimes it sounded like something was loose. Dealer would adjust it. When making a hard right turn left tire rubbed against sway bar.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with clutch assembly: drive clutch. Also, while driving, wheels locked up. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
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Questions about the 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon
Is the 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon, 1.3 times a typical Ram Wagon model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 2 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1998 Dodge Ram Wagon have?
1 recall, covering seats.
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