- The problem
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with dunlop tires, size lt215/85r16. These tires are experiencing deflation as a result of stress splits or cracks occurring from the point of attachment of the sidewall to the square bead wire bundle, with resulting damage to the tire ply.
- The risk
- Tire deflation could occur in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
Vehicle safety record
1998 UD UD1400 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 UD UD1400 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in December 2000 for the sidewall. For comparison, the 1997 has 1 and the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical UD1400 year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 UD UD1400 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 UD UD1400 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
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with dunlop tires, size lt215/85r16. These tires are experiencing deflation as a result of stress splits or cracks occurring from the point of attachment of the sidewall to the square bead wire bundle, with resulting damage to the tire ply.
- The risk
- Tire deflation could occur in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 UD UD1400
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Dealership and independent shop replaced five times the rear main seal from the engine. Consumer will provide original receipt from those repairs. *Ak
UD UD1400: every year compared
All UD1400 yearsQuestions about the 1998 UD UD1400
Does the 1998 UD UD1400 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 UD UD1400: sidewall (December 2000); sidewall (August 1999). 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 UD UD1400?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 UD UD1400 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 22, 2004 and the latest on June 22, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 UD UD1400 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical UD UD1400 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 UD UD1400 years have the most complaints?
1997 (1), 1998 (1), 2002 (1). See every UD UD1400 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 UD UD1400 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