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1998 Dodge Ram: sudden loss of power
5 of the 482 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram describe sudden loss of power.
- 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
Sudden loss of power by model year
What owners say
When driving at 40-45 and without prior warning vehicle cut completely off, causing loss of all power steering and power brakes. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer instructed consumer to get up underneath vehicle and bang on fuel tank right at the location of t fuel pump. Consumer noted after banging on the fuel tank that vehicle restarted. Consumer drove six miles and vehicle cut completely off without prior warning. Mechanic again banged on fuel tank and vehicle restarted. *ak fuel pump internall shorted, dealer replaced fuel pump and vehicle has not stalled anymore.
The truck when bought,the sticker in the window read that it was rated to run on 87 octain,but when I run this feul,it pings and knocks and a loss of power while climing a hill.the onlly thing it will run on is hightest."this will cause a wreck."the service manager at becks told me that it is an on going problem,that they are tring to fix.
The first incident of losing 5th gear was in elizabethtown ky. The vehicle was being driven @ 55mph and lost 5th gear. The truck was taken to swope auto center in elizabethtown and the description of repairs is that 5th gear was loose. Repairs were made as follows: instlled nut pkg., installed sealer, installed lubricant, replaced the nut and washer and then reassembled. Break-down #2 occurred 4/19/99 the vehicle was being driven @ 55mph and suddenly lost all power. It was taken to taylor chrysler plymouth dodge in kankakee il. The mileage is at 70590, it has been found that fifth gear is lost, and the input shaft is bad. The original repair was $1100.00 and now this repair is estimated at $3200.00. After reading your service bulletin, I found there are two listed on the transmission alone, sb#980911211098, and sb#980925211098, they both have to do with the loss of 5th gear.
Failed accelerator pedal, causing sudden loss of engine power.
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
- Generic cummins engine control module (PCM) procedure
- Engine knock or rattle sound when climbing a long grade and towing a heavy trailer
- Subject regarding crankcase breather overflow
- Some vehicles may experience cold idle engine warming slc
- Vehicles may experience oil pan gasket leaks
- 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 loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Ram?
5 of 482 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram (1%) mention sudden loss of power. 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 5Engine failure 5Slipping 5Tire blowout 5
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