1998 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 28filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 58,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck. The part named most often is body and structure, with 5 complaints (18% of the total), followed by engine cooling (4) and transmission and drivetrain (4). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,500 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure5 18%
- Engine cooling4 14%
- Brakes3 11%
- Electrical system3 11%
- Fuel system3 11%
- Seat belts3 11%
- Suspension3 11%
- Air bags2 7.1%
- Equipment2 7.1%
Also reported: Steering (2), Interior lighting (1), Other or unknown (1), Seats (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).
Example complaints
Body and structure: “I own a1998 Dodge ram truck that I purchased 5 years ago within this past year iv noticed my dash board cracking and it seemed to be getting worse till I was driving home from work a big chunk of dash board blew up and hit me right in the face I almost wrecked my truck it could have been fatal something has to be done about this before someone is killed if there is a defect in these Dodge trucks dashboards they should let the owner or public aware so they can be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10276363, filed 2009-07, 135,000 milesEngine cooling: “On march 8,2002 a short time after taking delivery of used 1998 Dodge grand caravan se VIN # g with only 41,950 miles. In february ,2002 the engine began making a loud pronounced tapping sound. After I returned the vehicle to the dealer plaza motors of brooklyn inc.(aka) plaza Dodge ltd. And was told the engine had to be replace. And the dealer above installed a used engine from VIN#r with 58,310 miles and less then 12 months the second engine head gasket fail. Then the transmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139217, filed 2005-10, 42 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Engine nocking in lower bottom of engine repeated return to dealer for repairs and they say normal sound;;;automatic transmission leak on pan gasket and o-ring seal,return to dealer for repairs,to no avail was it fix correctly,had to take to another dealer it was fix right,for now,A/C was recharge at”
NHTSA complaint #708651, filed 1999-07Brakes: “Anti lock brakes does not engage. The brake pedal continues to go down and braking action is severally downgraded requiring a substantial additional distance in which to bring the vechile to a complete stop.”
NHTSA complaint #712456, filed 1999-09Mileage when problems were reported
38% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 67,741 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck.
Other model years of the Dodge Dodge Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15 | 22,428 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 22 | 31,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 39 | 68,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 20 | 66,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 51 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 28 | 58,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 18 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 35 | 36,038 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 16 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 19 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge Dodge Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 28 consumer complaints for the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 5 complaints (18% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 4.
Has the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,500 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 67,741 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.