- The problem
- Affinia is recalling 5,700 aftermarket chassis tie rod assemblies manufactured from march 28, 2006 through march 17, 2008, sold for use on my 1998 and 1999 dodge ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks. The dust seal supplied with the chassis tie rods were manufactured to the wrong specification. As a consequence, the dust seal may prevent the ball stud of the chassis tie rod from properly seating into the taper of the vehicle steering knuckle during aftermarket installation.
- The risk
- If this condition remains undetected, the bolt can eventually unseat completely, causing the affected wheel to disengage from the steering mechanism, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Affinia will notify owners and replace the affected chassis tie rod assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2008. Owners may contact affinia at 734-827-5400.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2008 for the tie rod assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Ram 2500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1998 Dodge Ram 2500 recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, And 57-1530. Also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. P5007069 and p5007070). All kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. These assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. A small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position.
- The risk
- A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.
- The fix
- K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on april 20, 2006.
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Dodge Ram 2500: every year compared
All Ram 2500 years1998 Dodge Ram 2500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 1998 Ford F-250 | 0 | 9 | D | Compare |
| 1998 Ford F-350 | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 0 | 2 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1998 GMC Sierra 2500 | 0 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Ram 3500 | 0 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Durango | 976 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 1998 Dodge Caravan | 641 | 14 | 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 Ram 2500
Does the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500: tie rod assembly (March 2008); engine and engine cooling (March 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Dodge Ram 2500 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 Ram 2500 years have the most complaints?
2006 (670), 2003 (661), 2004 (582). See every Dodge Ram 2500 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 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