1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Consumer Reviews
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Best Truck!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
We owned a 1998 Dodge 2500 12 valve diesel and it has proved to be the best truck we've ever had (and we've had many. The truck now has 184k and runs better then ever, we've barely done any work just your general maintenance and its gotten us everwhere we needed to be. We always go camping, hunting, wheeling, this baby hauls my other truck like nothing! The fuel mileage barely dips even when I'm towing 15,000lbs. One time at work a Cement truck came in and turned off its engine in the parking lot, he couldnt get it started so I had to pull start him. Don't get me wrong, it took all that baby had but it says alot that it was able to pull start a full cement truck!
Favorite Features
Power, dependablity, looks, sound, everything
Suggested Improvements
Nothing
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Ruthless
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab LB
Review
'98 V-10 absolutley a great truck. Never found anything it can't do that a truck should do. Named it Ruth for ruthless. Still purrs at 105,000 miles and has never left me stranded. Crossed I 40 pulling 11000 wide load boat never had to go below 50 on the hills. Awesome it's a keeper.
Favorite Features
Gas mileage is 12 no matter what I am hauling or empty. Better than most v8s 500Hp-500 Ft lbs of torque. What more could you ask for?
Suggested Improvements
Drivers side of front seat fabric gave out at 75k miles -seems to be common on this truck.
Poor Milage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab LB
Review
Great truck with really bad milage
Favorite Features
Power and look
Suggested Improvements
Fuel Economy on the V-10 leaves alot to be desired. Great Power shouldn't come at a cost of 9.5 mph on standard tires.
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Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab LB
Review
An excellent truck for work of pleasure. could get better fuel mileage, but is accepatalbe for a truck of this type. Dealership was very helpful and service has been outstanding.
Favorite Features
4x4, extended cab,
Suggested Improvements
cup holders in both front and back are awkward. storage under back seat was insufficent but has been upgraded in newer models.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Optional O/D when works
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 2 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab LB
Review
Tough truck overall but 5 speed manual transmission has serious design defect on models with diesel engine. Fifth gear retaining nut tends to loosen rendering overdrive inoperable. When everything works will pull my 9000 pounds travel trailer with ease. Engine noise is rather loud in comparison with other makes.
Favorite Features
Diesel,roomy,
Suggested Improvements
Dodge should take responsibilty on transmission defect.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Bye Bye Toyota
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 2 Dr ST Standard Cab LB
Review
This truck has been more reliable than my last three cars put together. As far I'm concerned Toyota should stay out of the car AND truck business.
Favorite Features
Diesel power, reliability
Suggested Improvements
More torque, bigger wheel options
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
Ram 2500 is good!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
Overall a good truck. Haven't had much wrong with it, just tie rod and wheel bearing, and throttle positioning sensor. However, I had an extended warranty which saved me.
Favorite Features
Exterior design, color, interior design, bold and aggressive looks.
Suggested Improvements
more power to the 5.9 magnum
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Lots of pull
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4 Dr Laramie SLT 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
I've pulled campers, boats, hauled wood, and pulled out stumps. Very impressed when I loaded the back, with camper top, completely w/ books and put on the camper, also loaded, and the back end only dipped a couple of inches and had no problem pulling from Orlando to Dallas.
Favorite Features
Easy maintenance, big arm rest, good acceleration for a big truck.
Suggested Improvements
Have to be better brakes. Have had to scramble a couple of times looking for the anchor.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Generally a Great Truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4 Dr ST 4WD Extended Cab SB
Review
Overall, I have been very happy with this truck. I've used it to both haul horses across the country and to run around town. Always draws looks with its attractiveness, although the VERY loud diesel engine makes the compliments hard to hear! Only problems have been with electical/computer elements (sending units specifically) and I've had a hard time pinning Dodge down on repairing them under my extended warranty.
Favorite Features
Style, powerful engine, great 4WD.
Suggested Improvements
Very expensive electical/computer repairs, Dodge customer service.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Garbage
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
Vehicle
1998 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4 Dr ST 4WD Extended Cab LB
Review
I have a 98 Diesel Ram 2500 4wd. Worst truck I have ever owned (I am a bldg. contractor and have owned dozens). Since new, it has been in the shop a total of 68 days. Problems: Transmission (2 times) Injectors (3 times) Throttle sensor unit (4 times) Frozen brake caliper No heater or AC Many other misc. problems. I just bought a Ford F350 to replace this piece of crap.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
2 out 8 people found this review helpful
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