Table 1 shows 18 common power train related problems of the 1998 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (seven problems).
The rpms increased, and the gears popped on the vehicle on their own. Took vehicle to repair shop for check up, and results showed that a new transmission needed to be replaced. Read details...
I was driving on the highway at 55 mph and the 5th gear in the manual transmission completely went out. I contacted scott enkirk and in turn contacted Dodge and was told that they claim no responsibility. My neighbor's 1998 Dodge Ram truck also did the same exact thing. Dt Read details...
Transmission does not shift out of low gear until engine is at about 2000 rpm and occasionally will not engage at all when accelerating from a stop. Read details...