Model year guide

1998 Dodge RAM-1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1998 Dodge RAM-1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1998 Dodge RAM-1500 — representative photo
Representative photo

1998 Dodge RAM-1500 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined12–16 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1998 Dodge RAM-1500 recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #06E024000 · 15/03/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS …

Fix: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1998 Dodge RAM-1500 MPG & running costs

Combined12–16 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,767
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$11,833 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 9 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1998 Dodge RAM-1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$23,835
Fuel only$23,835
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1998 Dodge RAM-1500 vehicles on record

Other Dodge RAM-1500 model years

1998 Dodge RAM-1500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Dodge RAM-1500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1998 Dodge RAM-1500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1998 Dodge RAM-1500 get?

The 1998 Dodge RAM-1500 has U.S. EPA estimates of 12–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (9 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.