1998 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 45 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 45 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was parked in driveway and engine running with children in back seats;.all of a sudden a loud sound was heard and the vehicle rolled out of driveway into a tree. Three injuries were sustained, including minor cuts & bruises. Dealer notified. Can NHTSA provide additional information.
We have not had a crash, but my dodge ram has been in our garage since april we are afraid to drive it, the ABS breaks are on and the transmission is going out also smells like fire crackers at times.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500
- Body & structure 102 complaints
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Air bags 63 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Seat belts 34 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints