1998 Dodge 2500 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1998 Dodge 2500.

19971999
Complaints
310
Crashes
22
Fires
3
Injuries
24
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1998 Dodge 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#117 complaints

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Crash-related:1
#214 complaints

Structural Problems

Avg mileage:117,115 mi
#313 complaints

Air Bags:Frontal

Avg mileage:67,100 mi
Crash-related:11
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Dodge 2500.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
117,115
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
Avg Miles
67,100
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
190,000
Electrical System:Horn
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,000
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,891
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
97,210
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
156,320
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,776
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
100,750
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
244,512
Tires:Tread/Belt
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
116,314
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
124,116
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
120,750
Diesel Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
111,141
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
142,888
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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