Two problems related to power train have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Takata recall sitting in park and the transmission bucked tried to go forward even against the brakes.
Nut fell off back of fifth gear, damaging the main shaft and causing truck to jump all over the highway. Dodge admits this is a known design defect, yet they will not issue a recall. A horse in the trailer being towed was injured in this incident due to the violent jerks and swerves involved. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis*762504.