One problem related to transmission not engage has been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Automatic transmission did not engage to next gear after driving slow. When you step on gas pedal, it seems that the transmission does not want to engage into next gear. Had to push down on gas pedal as if trying to get into passing lane in order for transmission to engage. Chrysler could not find any problem.