Component Record

Dodge RAM 1998 Engine Problems

38 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 1998 Dodge RAM - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage38 complaints

38 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

98V207000Reported September 8, 1998 - 25,014 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 25,014 vehicles across all affected models.

98V209000Reported September 8, 1998 - 30,747 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 30,747 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes135 Power Train90 Air Bags66 Electrical System49 Suspension37 Fuel and Propulsion System29

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.