Complaints
310
Crashes
22
Fires
3
Injuries
24
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:117,115 mi
#313 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Avg mileage:67,100 mi
Crash-related:11
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 17 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 14 | — | — | 117,115 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 11 | — | 67,100 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 1 | — | 190,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 11 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | — | — | 36,891 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 97,210 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | — | — | 156,320 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | — | — | 93,776 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 100,750 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | — | — | 244,512 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 7 | — | — | 116,314 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 6 | — | — | 124,116 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 5 | — | — | 120,750 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 111,141 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 142,888 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,115
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,100
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
190,000
Electrical System:Horn
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,000
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,891
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,210
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
156,320
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,776
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,750
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
244,512
Tires:Tread/Belt
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,314
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,116
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,750
Diesel Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,141
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,888
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Dodge 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Dodge 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1998 Dodge 2500 has 310 NHTSA complaints, 22 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Dodge 2500?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (17 complaints); Structural Problems (14 complaints, avg 117,115 mi); Air Bags:Frontal (13 complaints, avg 67,100 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1998 Dodge 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 115,855 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1998 Dodge 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Dodge 2500 include 22 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 24 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Dodge 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Dodge 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Dodge 2500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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