Three problems related to automatic transmission gear indicator have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission slips out of park into reverse. The lever must be jiggled to lock into park.
Gear shift lever bownces from drive to nuetral when hitting bumps fairly hard. Yh.
Consumer noticed while shifting vehicle out of park into drive gears position were switched around, making it impossible for consumer to shift to correct gear. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed steering column needed to be replaced.