Transmission Failure problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Four problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2009

My transmission have failed. Intake manifold gasket blew out.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2003

Transmission failed at aprox 80,000 mile. Lost all gears execpt for 4th. Could have resulted in a major accident had it failed on the freeway which we had just exited. Also the clutch has been replaced three times since the truck was new. One at 37000, 56,000 and 81,000.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/29/2001

Transmission failed in overdrive which caused failure to the rest of the transmission which required the transmission to be rebuilt.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Automatic transmission failed. Mjs.




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