Representative photoCar battery replacement for a 1998 Dodge Ram
Car battery replacement for the 1998 Dodge Ram: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Length
- 5.81 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1998 Dodge Ram for car battery replacement
- 4 bodies this year: ram 3500 maxivan long wb, ram 3500 maxiwagon long wb, ram 3500 van long wb and ram 3500 wagon long wb.
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.
Car battery replacement for the 1998 Dodge Ram
For battery service on the 1998 Dodge Ram, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your car, your notes
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Ram. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car.
How we help
The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
A rental while you wait
We deliver the rental to you and collect it when your car is ready. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
What to ask
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected.
Car care, briefly
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
Get an offer
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
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Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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