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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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57
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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114
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Average
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Theft Index
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221
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Substantially worse than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1998 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1998 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1998 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,550
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V075000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:ROTOR
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks. The brake rotor material strength is not sufficient causing a hub fatigue fracture. This fracture can result in crack propagation around the wheel mounting bolt circule ultimately resulting in a wheel separation. Dealers will inspect the brake rotors and if necessary, replace these rotors.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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3,500
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V076000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:POWER ADJUSTING
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles built with power seat option. The driver's side front seat attaching riser welds were not correct. The seat attachment strength would not be sufficient in the event of a vehicle crash increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will replace the driver's side power front seat rise with a riser that was MIG welded.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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4,200
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V105000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT BUCKLES
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The front seat belt buckles were not properly riveted to the support strap. In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat belt assembly would have reduced strength, increasing the risk of personal injury. Dealers will replace the front outer seat belt buckles with buckles that have been properly riveted.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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8,144
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V182000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:FUEL LINES FITTINGS:METALLIC
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Light duty trucks equipped with either a 8.0L V-10 engine or a 5.9L V-8 heavy duty gasoline engine. An exhaust system heat shield attaching screw is too close to the underbody fuel line. The line can rub against the screw, possibly causing fuel leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. Dealers will remove the underbody heat shield attaching screw and replace it with rubber adhesive. The chassis fuel line will be inspected for signs of wear and any tubes indicating wear will be replaced.
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Recall date:
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09-08-1998
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Units potentially affected:
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25,014
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V207000
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Defective part or component:
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ENGINE:DIESEL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9L - 24 valve diesel engine. The low pressure diesel fuel supply tube located in the engine compartment between the filter and the high pressure pump can fracture. This condition can allow fuel to leak. In the presence of an ignition source, fuel leakage can result in a fire. Dealers will replace the low pressure diesel fuel supply tube.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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12,400
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V208000
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Defective part or component:
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STRUCTURE:BODY:CAB TRUCK (8/82)
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks. These vehicles may have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. The bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame. This condition can allow the cab to separate from the frame increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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30,747
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NHTSA campaign number:
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98V209000
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Defective part or component:
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ENGINE:DIESEL
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks equipped with 5.9L - 24 valve diesel engine. An intermittent high engine idle condition can occur due to a malfunction of the vehicle speed sensor. This creates a signal which is misinterpreted by the engine control software, causing a high idle speed condition. Dealers will replace the engine controller software to correct erroneous speed sensor signals.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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8,883
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NHTSA campaign number:
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99V115000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, V10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture. The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
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This 1998 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 DODGE RAM TRUCK
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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5 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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No data from source
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels. Inner panels are covered under corrosion for 3 years only. Roadside assistance free during basic coverage. Wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles. All vehicles sold or leased from 11/01/01 through 07/09/02 receive 7 years or 100,000 miles limited powertrain warranty, with a $100 deductible, that is not transferable unless transferred with CSC added care or maximum care for a $150 fee. Cummins engine equipped trucks have a 7 year or 100,000 limited warranty with a $100 deductible after 5 years.
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This 1998 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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Awards
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