1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 Consumer Reviews

I love my SST

Written by: Hilt Taylor on 11/21/2008

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr SS/T Standard Cab SB

Review

My wife got this truck for me on Valentine's day. What a great gift. I have had this truck from Ohio to Delaware on the east coast where her family lives many times and this is the best riding, best handling, and best performing vehicle I have ever had. When I got it I was getting about 12 mpg, after installing a K&N filter and Z-Max I'm know getting about 16 mpg. Who cares it looks great and runs great.

Favorite Features

Everything about this truck is my favorite things I like. I can't believe that Dodge didn't push this truck more when it was new.

Suggested Improvements

Nothing!

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Buy at your own risk!

Written by: Aaron90 on 05/07/2008

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr Laramie SLT Extended Cab LB

Review

I had this truck for about 3-4 years now. I like it, but It keeps breaking down from something; first, an electrical problem, then the transmission, then the water pump, finally, another electrical problem; Whatever you do, do not buy one if you do not want to spend a lot of money on it so it could break down on you

Favorite Features

Nice exterior, Nice interior

Suggested Improvements

Chrysler should have put leather on all of the Laramie slt's and the campus/outside temperature display on as well; the resistance of the bed in medium speed car impacts; electrical problems

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One and done.... forever

Written by: bill of rights on 03/11/2008

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I bought this truck brand new in 98. I am sure the newer ones are better. Granted, this truck has a lot of miles on it now, but the realibility was suspect from new. Had a lot of problems with spark knock. Dealer messed with the computer, throttle body, intake, spark plugs, wires, higher octane gas and still no fix. Computer would fix it for 1k miles or so then it would knock again. Rear main leaked since about 60k miles. Transmission replaced at 70k. Bad bad brakes. Right front wheel bearing two times. Sway bar two times. Steering box. Stereo replaced under warranty.Bad paint. List goes on. I still have the truck, but only drive it now to haul trash. Buy a Chevy.

Favorite Features

Ride comfort. Middle console. Stereo.

Suggested Improvements

Better brakes, more power, better front end, transmision.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Good and Bad

Written by: Colorado L on 10/14/2007

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I have owned this truck for 3 years. Love it, fun to drive. Who can beat that sound? Issues, bad paint, brakes, fuel mileage. Replaced catalytic converter at 100,000 mi. Brake issues front knuckle replaced at 110000 mi. Paint started to really go bad this year 9 years old. So over all, good truck, with some mechanical issues. Worst issue is the fuel economy. 14- 16 mpg. But what do you expect with a big truck and big engine.

Favorite Features

Looks and sound.

Suggested Improvements

Paint and fuel economy.

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318 2x4

Written by: Bob Y. on 07/18/2007

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr Laramie SLT Extended Cab LB

Review

Got it to pull my 4200# travel trailer. The 95 Chevy with 350 would only do 50 mph up some of hills. The 318 has no problems keeping me at 65. Lots of room in front cab and all controls easy to reach, back area could be bigger. The 318 is great, plenty of power, mileage is what I expect out of a truck, better than the Chevy 350 and I got more power. I do my own maintenance (including anual trans filter and oil) and never been left standing on the side of the road.

Favorite Features

Got plenty of power. Roomy cab. Can hual anything. Great for towing.

Suggested Improvements

Turn radius? Quad cab 8' bed, At least a three point turn (if not more) to pull into a parking space. Poor visabality by the front tires, A pillar and side mirrors make a blind spot and tend to hit curbs, holes when turning left.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Fix A Few Things Wiil Ya Dodge?

Written by: OldDodgeFan on 11/15/2006

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr ST Standard Cab SB

Review

Dodge cut some corners to save pennies and made a truck of lower quality. Cup holders are 100% guaranteed to break at the hinges. Paint is very thin at places. My work truck (read no carpet) floor mat pulled from doorsills in first few months. Dodge could have left 2 inches more material and eliminated this problem. No front end grease fittings from factory. My local Dodge dealer added them for me. I had the top of the dash crack on a cold morning. I live very close to Florida! Again a cold morning 40F! At that point not covered under warranty. I bought a cover A good truck that could have been better.

Favorite Features

Exterior looks

Suggested Improvements

Cup holder. Paint. Dash material. Add grease fittings

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Solid used Truck

Written by: Sven Paul Levin on 10/13/2006

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr Laramie SLT Extended Cab LB

Review

Plenty of power and solid drive. Avg gas mileage for truck. Felt more solid than the other major two trucks. Guys truck to drive. Not dainty.

Favorite Features

power and pull solid with 5.2v8

Suggested Improvements

Better body trim.

3 out 5 people found this review helpful

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So far so good

Written by: heath on 05/25/2006

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 4 Dr ST 4WD Extended Cab SB

Review

I have owned this truck for a little over a year, and have not had a problem one. I drive 50 min. one way to work 5-6 days a week. The only thing is that the mileage tends to change from one fill up to the next. 14.5-16.5 mpg.

Favorite Features

I run larger than stock tires and I like the increased ride height that the simple change made.

Suggested Improvements

I would like standard overload springs on these trucks, especially the 4X4's.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Never own another one 2nd mistake

Written by: Vince on 03/23/2006

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr WS Standard Cab LB

Review

I have owned 2 Ram trucks. The first one was a 1986 2wd 6 cyl 1500 standard. This was a good truck it did have it's own set of problems Transmissions! The 1998 is a big disappointment. The first problem was tire wear.Had to replace front tires at 10,000 miles. It always ran ruff,ate breaks,poor mileage, rear window always leaked, and now needs a trans job at 100,000 miles. This is the last Dodge I will own. I have owned 4 others. Their quality has hit bottom and it's a shame. I was a Dodge diehard/no more.

Favorite Features

I like the large cab, roomy. Very comfortable to drive.

Suggested Improvements

Transmission problems/brakes/ruff idleing

1 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Wow

Written by: Joe Jiampetti on 11/27/2005

Vehicle

1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 2 Dr ST Extended Cab SB

Review

I lost my S10 in the hurricane. I have been a Chevy guy but I really like this truck. Powerful roomy and great styling. You ride up high get the step bar to make it female friendly. Dodge did an awesome job putting this truck on the market.

Favorite Features

Roomy cab great height and easy to maneuver for a big truck.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel ecomony, minor electrical

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