1998 Dodge Pickup: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 15 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel system, gasoline.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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. *nm”Owner report · Suspension · Aug 2006
“When driving, intermittently the ABS/airbag warning light illuminated . The speedometer would drop to zero then go to the original speed. *jb 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. *sc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sep 2004
“The driver side airbag deployed inadvertently. This caused the driver to sustain minor injuries. The consumer was taken to the hospital. *ak the vehicle was in the park position, the steering wheel was tilted up and the air bag deployed. *sc *jb”Owner report · Air Bags · Apr 2004
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“A deer ran in front of the vehicle and caused the vehicle to veer into an embankment. The dual airbags didn't deploy. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ph”Owner report · Air Bags · Nov 2002
“The air conditioner failed intermittently and the antifreeze was leaking from the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. *ts *nlm”Owner report · Equipment · Oct 2002
“Front passenger seatbelt retractor is stuck. Consumer is not able to use seatbelts. *ak consumer states that the driver and passenger seatbelts are inoperable due to the retractor failure. *slc”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2002
“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”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · May 2002
“There was a power steering leak, took vehicle to the dealer, and they couldn't remedy the problem. Also, while driving vehicle wandered to the left. Power steering leak has since been repaired, but vehicle still drifts off center. *ak *ml”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 1999
“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. *slc”Owner report · Parking Brake
“The trucks bed tore loose where it was bolted to the vehicles frame. Vehicle was a 1998 dodge diesel heavy duty pick-up. *nlm *ts *jb”Owner report · Structure
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Is the 1998 Dodge Pickup reliable?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 1998 Dodge Pickup. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline.
Does the 1998 Dodge Pickup have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning exterior lighting. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.