1998 Dodge Ram for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 13 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
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- Recalls
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For sale
We do not have a 1998 Dodge Ram for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1998 Dodge Ram: every figure
| Dimension | Ram 3500 Maxivan Long Wb | Ram 3500 Maxiwagon Long Wb | Ram 3500 Van Long Wb | Ram 3500 Wagon Long Wb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.81 m (229 in) | 5.81 m (229 in) | 5.15 m (203 in) | 5.15 m (203 in) |
| Width | 2.00 m (79 in) | 2.00 m (79 in) | 2.00 m (79 in) | 2.00 m (79 in) |
| Height | 2.09 m (82 in) | 2.09 m (82 in) | 2.06 m (81 in) | 2.06 m (81 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3.23 m (127 in) | 3.23 m (127 in) | 3.23 m (127 in) | 3.23 m (127 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,894 kg (4,176 lb) | 2,067 kg (4,557 lb) | 1,830 kg (4,034 lb) | 2,067 kg (4,557 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Dodge Ram
- NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 619 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (157), power train (114) and air bags (81). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V185000 | 2004-04-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR. |
| 02V161000 | 2002-06-14 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK. |
| 01V153000 | 2001-05-08 | air bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J"... |
| 01V040000 | 2001-02-12 | latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS,... |
| 00V107000 | 2000-04-11 | trailer hitches | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCH. THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS WERE MANUFACTURED USING MATERIAL WITH INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH. |
| 99V115000 | 1999-05-06 | power train:clutch assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH... |
| 99V002000 | 1999-01-07 | air bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND VANS USED FOR CONVERSION. IF A HEAVY OBJECT IMPACTS THE METAL CASING OF THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM), LOCATED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT, THE MODULE COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY THE AIR BAGS. |
| 98V207000 | 1998-09-08 | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.9L - 24 VALVE DIESEL ENGINE. THE LOW PRESSURE DIESEL FUEL SUPPLY TUBE LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BETWEEN THE FILTER AND THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP CAN FRACTURE. |
| 98V208000 | 1998-09-08 | structure | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH BOLTS THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY HARDENED. THE BOLTS WERE USED TO ATTACH THE CAB AND THE CORE SUPPORT TO THE FRAME. |
| 98V209000 | 1998-09-08 | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 5.9L - 24 VALVE DIESEL ENGINE. AN INTERMITTENT HIGH ENGINE IDLE CONDITION CAN OCCUR DUE TO A MALFUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR. |
| 98V182000 | 1998-08-06 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EITHER A 8.0L V-10 ENGINE OR A 5.9L V-8 HEAVY DUTY GASOLINE ENGINE. AN EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD ATTACHING SCREW IS TOO CLOSE TO THE UNDERBODY FUEL LINE. THE LINE CAN RUB AGAINST THE SCREW, POSSIBLY CAUSING FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| 98V105000 | 1998-05-14 | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLES WERE NOT PROPERLY RIVETED TO THE SUPPORT STRAP. |
| 98V075000 | 1998-04-08 | service brakes, air:disc:rotor | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE BRAKE ROTOR MATERIAL STRENGTH IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAUSING A HUB FATIGUE FRACTURE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1998 Dodge Ram
No 1998 Dodge Ram is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is the 1998 Dodge Ram for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the Ram
Owners filed 619 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, power train and air bags; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Under the hood
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
When the Ram makes sense
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Room inside
Being a car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. At 5.81 m long, it is long. Measure your parking spot or garage first.
A longer test drive
A test week in the Ram tells you more than any review. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Money matters
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
When you know your dates
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1998 Dodge Ram from us first.
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Buying the 1998 Dodge Ram
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Dodge Ram?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 Dodge Ram before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1998 Dodge Ram have recalls?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.