Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 3500

Table 1 shows nine common power train related problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (four problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 3500

The Manual Transmission problem

1998 Dodge ram transmission locked up. While in traffic, the consumer had to coast to the shoulder while pulling a 26' trailer. The consumer was unable to get the trailer completely off of the highway. There were numerous complaints about this problem. Chrysler refused to help.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

2 years ago the 5th gear failed and Chrysler covered it the truck was 1000 miles out of warranty. In 8-2001 the part failed again we took it to a trans shop and they fixed it for $213. Oo, in 9-2001 it failed again the trans shop that fixed it in 8-2001 would not warrany the nut backing off.   Read details...

The Power Train problem

Takata recall sitting in park and the transmission bucked tried to go forward even against the brakes   Read details...


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