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1998 Dodge Ram: engine failure

5 of the 482 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram describe engine failure.

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

Engine failure by model year

  • 2010
    1
  • 2005
    2
  • 2002
    2
  • 2001
    5
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    3
  • 1998
    5
  • 1997
    3
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    7
  • 1994
    2
  • 1993
    1
  • 1992
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed May 9, 2002 · Engine · MO

Engine blew a rod, causing engine to rattle.

Filed Mar 11, 2001 · Engine · WI

Engine failed. Nlm

Filed Dec 14, 2000 · Engine · MO · fire

Engine failure resulted in vehicle fire.

Filed Apr 17, 1999 · Brakes, Lights · OH

Transmission shifts late on certain occasions jumping into gear, diagnostics' were performed by dealership resulting in a negative result, the truck still persist's with the problem usually at speeds' 35 MPH and under. The truck has pulled right upon delivery, dealership replaced calipers stating that the o.e.m. Calipers were seized from factory, three days later the problem was back, dealership performed alignment, problem still persisted and continues to do so. The reason I put power steering down under the comments section is because of my belief that the problem resides in the steering gear-box, which has not been checked. The back-up lights did not work upon delivery but were fixed immediately and have been fine ever-since. The drver-side window molding leaks and on certain days causes fogging of the window resulting in a loss of vision and an unsafe driving condition. O.e.m. Jackstand is also to short to replace tire on independent front suspension.

Filed Jul 6, 1998 · Engine · NJ

Consumer keeps experiencing unknown engine failure. Been in/out of dealer shop more then three times. Dealer unable to resolve problem.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported September 8, 1998 · 25,014 vehicles affected
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: dieselReported September 8, 1998 · 30,747 vehicles affected
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 engine failure

Is engine failure a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Ram?

5 of 482 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram (1%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1995.

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 6Check engine light 5Loss of power 5Slipping 5Tire blowout 5

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