- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Dodge Pickup Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (3) and the airbags (3). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in March 2006 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1997 has 2 and the 1999 has 6.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Pickup year, for its age
#151 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Dodge Pickup problems
Share of all 15 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Dodge Pickup recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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15 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Pickup
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Gas leaking from area of gas tank at filling station when filling tank. *Jb
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
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
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
The vehicles lift pump failed without warning. *Nlm
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
Consumer has stated that 3 brake pads on his vehicle have failed. Ts *dt
The air conditioner failed intermittently and the antifreeze was leaking from the vehicle. The dealer has been notified. *Ts *nlm
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
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
Have had tread separation on two tires within the last two weeks. *Ak( dot number: tire size: lt235/85r1 )
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
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
Vehicle has a ping and knock in the engine for long time and vehcile stalls on highway at high speed while driving. Yh
Dodge Pickup: every year compared
All Pickup years1998 Dodge Pickup vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Dodge Pickup | 15 | 1 | F | |
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 976 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Caravan | 641 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan | 571 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 557 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Intrepid | 376 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Neon | 351 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Avenger | 58 | 6 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck | 28 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Pickup
Does the 1998 Dodge Pickup have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1998 Dodge Pickup: exterior lighting (March 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Pickup?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (3), airbags (3), fuel system (2).
How many complaints has the 1998 Dodge Pickup had?
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 10, 1999 and the latest on September 21, 2006. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Dodge Pickup a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 11 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Dodge Pickup year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Pickup years have the most complaints?
1998 (15), 1999 (6), 2000 (3). See every Dodge Pickup year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Dodge Pickup has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data