1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 10%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,177miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Dodge RAM 3500, 10% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,177 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle completely stalled and lost power at 70 MPH leaving me with no power steering or power brakes. I was barely able to force the vehicle into the breakdown lane. I brought it to a Dodge dealer where it cost me $3,700. For an ECM computer and injector pump for this diesel engine. Eight months previous I had replaced the lift pump at a cost of over $800. I now understand that the NHTSA has earlier investigated this diesel engine and found no 'safety' problem relating to this failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138246, filed 2006-01, 153,000 miles“Dt: the contact started vehicle in order to move it. Then, he turned the vehicle off. The starter kept running, causing the vehicle to catch on fire. The fire was extinguished. The vehicle was towed to a dealership to be inspected. They found the fuel shut off solenoid shorted out. The manufacturer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #10145834, filed 2005-12, 92,179 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The driver stopped and merged the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the fuel pump would needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated the fuel pump was replaced three different times. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10487297, filed 2012-12, 70,000 miles“The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the vehicle operated at a reduced speed followed by a loss of all power without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over without incident. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact determined the lift fuel pump and injector pumps were inoperative and both pumps were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10168275, filed 2006-09, 170,000 miles“Fuel injector pump has gone out 6 times in 8 months, causing engine to miss badly. Dealer claimed that problem was due to water in fuel. Please add any further comments.”
NHTSA complaint #890875, filed 2001-06Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 40 | 11% |
| 2011 | 16 | 7% |
| 2010 | 18 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 12 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 14% |
| 1999 | 10 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 12% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM 3500
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM 3500
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.
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