1998 Dodge Pickup Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles, 6 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 Pickup (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1998 Dodge Pickup. The part named most often is air bags, with 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and fuel system (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 96,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Air bags3 20%
- Brakes3 20%
- Fuel system2 13%
- Suspension2 13%
- Electrical system1 6.7%
- Engine cooling1 6.7%
- Equipment1 6.7%
- Other or unknown1 6.7%
- Seat belts1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
Also reported: Body and structure (1), Tires (1), Vehicle speed control (1).
Example complaints
Air bags: “When driving, intermittently the ABS/airbag warning light illuminated . The speedometer would drop to zero then go to the original speed. The engine light illuminated and at the same time the gauges fell to zero including the voltage, engine temperature, oil pressure, fuel, RPM's and the MPH. With a slight tap on the steering wheel all the gauges had come back and the warning lights would go out.”
NHTSA complaint #10099217, filed 2004-11, 121,000 milesBrakes: “These types of trucks that tow recreational vehicles need an aftermarket exhaust pipe installed to make towing safe, however this could damage automatic transmissions and void the drive train warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #783682, filed 2000-03Fuel system: “The vehicle fuel injection pump fail at highway speeds. When the injection pump failed the vehicle steering controls became extremely difficult to handle on curve. The vehicle hydraulic brake booster loss pressure required extreme effort to stop the vehicle. The bosch diesel injection pump model vp-44 need a safe limp mode design to keep the engine running. The throttle control system must have high idle speed to get off the highway to safety area. The safe limp”
NHTSA complaint #766367, filed 2002-08Suspension: “1. Excessive wear on inside on driver's side tire. 2. Could not align front end do to excessive play in upper and lower ball joints on both side of truck. 3. Contacted Dodge regional office and was told that my vehicle was not one they were doing anything about. Even though this is a know failure item and are doing something about other models and years around my vehicle. Replaced 4 ball joints at my expense. Saved parts and receipts for possible future action.”
NHTSA complaint #10168902, filed 2006-09, 92,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 33,200 and 113,000 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 Pickup 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 Pickup.
Other model years of the Dodge Pickup
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 94,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 15 | 96,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 26 | 84,840 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 23 | 210,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 8 | 173,289 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Dodge Pickup have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1998 Dodge Pickup as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Dodge Pickup is reported most often?
Air bags is named most often, in 3 complaints (20% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 1998 Dodge Pickup 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 Pickup reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 96,000 miles and the middle half falls between 33,200 and 113,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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.