The vehicle stalled due to a coolant leak. The dealer was notified.
1998 Dodge Ram: engine overheating
6 of the 482 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram describe engine overheating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- 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 overheating by model year
What owners say
Transmission overheated ,overdrive automatically disengaged. The odor of burned transmission oil was evident.this was a new transmission and was replaced with a rebuilt transmission by the dealer at $50 deductible. The rebuilt will only be warranted for the first 12 months or 12000 miles.I suspect the transmission is either undercooled or a failure to use the proper atf fluid caused this.vehicle is under service contract and is serviced for all fluid changes by the dealer.
At 9,000 miles front rotors warped due to overheating. At 16,000 miles new brakes had to be put on. At 40,000 miles, new pads and rotors were put on. The problems seems to be that the rotors are too small for the size of the truck, and the self adjustors on the back brakes do not work. *ak
Rotors overheating and cracking and pads are experiencing excessive wear, causing vehicle to pull when applying brakes. Mjs (original cl 08-aug-99, revised hl on 23-nov-99)
Headlight switch and connector failed causing overheating.
1. Outside pads completely worn out, inside pads not worn. Replaced pad. 2. Rotors warped, turned rotors 3. Rotors warped, replaced rotors 4. Complete brake failure, replaced front rotors, calipers, rotors, pads, proportioning valve, replaced rear shoes, adjusters, hardware 5. Truck pulled to left, to right, brake fade, brakes overheating, truck still in repair shop outcome unknown.
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 overheating
Is engine overheating a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Ram?
6 of 482 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram (1%) mention engine overheating. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
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 6Check engine light 5Engine failure 5Loss of power 5Slipping 5Tire blowout 5
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