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 the truck and have not yet been able to fix problem because they cant seem to figure out the cause. Problem has been on going since vehicle was purchased.
1998 Dodge Ram: check engine light
5 of the 482 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 44 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
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What owners say
The transmission failed due to lack of lubrication. Just go to jasper.com. They say that 1995 to 2001 dodge truck transmissions have a high rate of failure due to lack of lubrication. Seems that dodge put to low a volume pump in all these transmissions. Local transmission rebuilders tell me that you can not let the truck idle because the tranny gets no lubrication at low RPM's. So during the winter while you are waiting for the windsheild to clear off to drive in the northeast where it snows. You are damaging your tranny. The tranny over heat light never came on just the service engine light.dodge says there is nothing wrong. I have a list of other people who have had dodge tranny problems. One is my brother-in-law.
Original complaint was severe engine pinging, hesitation going uphills between 40-45 MPH and check engine light lit. Dealer replaced idle air control motor and replaced a spark plug. Problem cleared for approximately 10,000 miles, then returned. Goodyear dealer replaced ignition wires and spark plugs at 50,000 according to a dodge tsb. Problem still persists. Goodyear advised that dodge has a tsb for this problem and is aware of the problem. I would like to know what action I can take.
Check engine light.
Within 3 days of buying the dodge truck, while traveling down the road the gauges would malfunction and the truck would die. You could put it in neutral and restart it. It was taken to the shop and nothing was found wrong. This continues. Then we started blowing breakers and fuses that run brake lights and blinkers. Took to the shop. Found nothing. Just replaced breakers and fuses 3 times in 2 weeks. Now the check engine light comes on and motor dies going down the road. We have now had to buy a new apps sensor which cost us 613.61 because truck is now out of warranty without ever being fixed. This electrical problem has been and still is a safety hazard to everyone. It could cause a serious accident which chrysler refuses to acknowledge. I know of another vehicle like mine in california that has had the same problems as mine and also one in fayetteville, ar. The man in arkansas was having his truck worked on at the same time mine was in the shop. This is too many problems for a new vehicle.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Illuminated MIL as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have...
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure. tt this bulletin replaced 18-030-03. tt this...
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure. tt
- Engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer. tt
- Subject regarding crankcase breather overflow. slc
- Some vehicles may experience cold idle engine warming slc
- Vehicles may experience oil pan gasket leaks. slc
- Subject regarding performance enhancements, hard starting and / or idle speed fluctuations for severe cold...
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. The low pressure diesel fuel supply tube located in the engine compartment between the filter and the high pressure pump can fracture.
- Risk
- This condition can allow fuel to leak. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the low pressure diesel fuel supply tube.
Recall number 98V207000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9l - 24 valve diesel engine. An intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor.
- Risk
- This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
Recall number 98V209000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Ram check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Ram?
5 of 482 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram (1%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Ram?
There are 2 recalls and 44 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Ram
No deployment 36Pulling 25Brake failure 15ABS 11Headlights 10Airbag light 9Premature wear 8Stalling 8Transmission failure 7Adaptive cruise 6Grinding brakes 6Fuel pump 6Overheating 6Engine failure 5Loss of power 5Slipping 5Tire blowout 5
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