1998 Dodge RAM Pickup Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
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.
“I was in a hospital parking area in tucson az., rolling in 2nd gear, after attempting to depress the clutch it failed without any warning leaving the 7200 lb. Truck sill under power. Lucky for me and nothing else I was able to stop in a near by field. This is the first event for me but I have talked to another Dodge owner and the same problem (he almost backed though a wall ) the failure was repaired with a new hydraulic assy. Part. This happened with 135k mi. On the odo. The other owner said his broke at approx. 75k mi.”
NHTSA complaint #10283097, filed 2009-09, 135,000 miles“The check engine light illuminated. The vehcile wa taken to the dealer who determined that the governor pressure sensor and the governor pressure solenoid failed. The transmission also slipped momentarily. These parts were replaced twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10059234, filed 2005-03, 11,000 miles“While driving at any speed consumer noticed that vehicle used a large amount of coolant. While the vehicle was in an independent shop for a new clutch mechanic discovered that the cylinder heads had several cracks. The cylinder heads were scheduled to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10049872, filed 2003-12, 40,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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