Does the 1998 Dodge Ram Van have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats. 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 Van 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 Van?

22 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1998 Dodge Ram Van recalls

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

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1998 Dodge Ram Van. 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.

Has your Dodge been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1998 Dodge Ram Van recalls, newest first

April 8, 1998NHTSA 98V0760003,500 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Power adjust

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with power seat option. The driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct.
Consequence: The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was mig welded.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram Van with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 8
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes7
Electrical system3
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood3
Steering3
Hydraulic2

Other Dodge Ram Van years

Other 1998 Dodge models

Most recalled 1998 vehicles

1998 Honda Accord (19 recalls)
1998 Ford F-150 (18 recalls)
1998 Honda Civic (18 recalls)
1998 Dodge Ram (17 recalls)
1998 Blue Bird TC2000 (17 recalls)

All of 1998’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1998 Dodge Ram Van have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats. 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 Van 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 Van?: 22 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.