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1998 Dodge Ram 2500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1998 Dodge Ram 2500 recalls, newest first

March 28, 2008NHTSA 08E0270005,700 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Affinia is recalling 5,700 aftermarket chassis tie rod assemblies manufactured from March 28, 2006 through March 17, 2008, sold for use on my 1998 and 1999 Dodge ram 2500 and 3500 heavy duty trucks. The dust seal supplied with the chassis tie rods were manufactured to the wrong specification. As a consequence, the dust seal may prevent the ball stud of the chassis tie rod from properly seating into the taper of the vehicle steering knuckle during aftermarket installation.
Consequence
If this condition remains undetected, the bolt can eventually unseat completely, causing the affected wheel to disengage from the steering mechanism, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Affinia will notify owners and replace the affected chassis tie rod assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2008. Owners may contact affinia at 734-827-5400.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 15, 2006NHTSA 06E02400044,386 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
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 and SUVS. A small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position.
Consequence
A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.
Remedy
K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 225 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
19
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
20
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes56
  2. Fuel system18
  3. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip17
  4. Structure14
  5. Air bags › Frontal13

Other Dodge Ram 2500 years

Other 1998 Dodge models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

  1. 1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
  2. 1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
  3. 1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
  4. 1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
  5. 1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)
All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 have any recalls?
2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, engine and engine cooling. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500?
225 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.