Table 1 shows five common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the diesel engine (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Engine Cooling System problems | |
| Diesel Engine problems | |
| Gasoline Engine problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Engine problems |
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle would surge between 4,000 and 5,000 rpms while driving less than 50 mph. The dealer adjusted the computer module. On a separate occasion, the vehicle rapidly surged and behaved as if it were going to stall. Read details...
My vehicle completely stalled and lost power at 70 mph leaving me with no power steering or power brakes. I was barely able to force the vehicle into the breakdown lane. I brought it to a Dodge dealer where it cost me $3,700. For an ecm computer and injector pump for this diesel engine. Read details...
Engine has low power and poor fuel economy. 15. 5mpg on the highway with empty truck. While pulling 6000# trailer, 11mpg and limited to 65 mph speed. Much slower on small incline. Read details...