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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 consumer reviews

$14,560–$20,305 MSRP range
side view of 1998 Ram 1500 Dodge
(36 reviews)
86% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 3.9
  • Performance 4.3
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.4
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Can?t beat it for the money

At twenty years old my 1998 Dodge Ram is running like a top starts every time 3rd owner one fender bender hard on gas but I mean it?s a 5.9 v8 plenty of power hauled up to 2000 lbs in it before preformed excellently only minor fixes pulleys, belt, radiator keep fluids changed and it?ll run to 300k miles and beyond

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very good truck has power and gets the job done

This truck exceeded my expectations. Has power and great handling .Very stylish , dependable . Will only own a Dodge from now on . Has all the power u want or need for any job.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Bad xxx truck

Loved owning this truck. Even at 13 years old and 150,000 miles, 2 previous owners, no ac (great heat lol), and the need for occasional maintenance well outside of the basic oil change. It was still a fun truck to drive. Plenty of power and interior room, even for an extended cab. Which btw had more leg room in the back seat than my 2013 RAM 1500 4 door. I recommend this as a first vehicle for a young man who is mechanically inclined. Or a lucky buyer who likes a big comfortable truck that floats down the street like a big body Cadillac.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Rams are known to last forever

One of the most reliable vehicles I?ve owned! Both wheel bearings have been replaced. Recently had an Oil change. I love this truck, hate To have to sell it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Horrible

Worst truck ever, It drives poorly and breaks down often I would never recommend this truck to a friend because of how bad it is.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Best vehicle I ever owned...

....prior to my current truck, this was the most reliable one I ever bought. You cannot go wrong with this older model Ram pickup.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great Light truck from Prescott Brothers Mendota

I just purchased this pickup from the Prescott Brothers Mendota IL dealership, They found me financing and it is very low in mileage, beautiful interior, and the price was very good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best truck ever

I owned and drove this truck for 13 years, with very minor repairs needed. It's too bad they do not make them like this anymore.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love my truck never gives up

Keeps on going with very little maintenance over 230,000 miles always reliable looks great hard worker able to tow heavy items kids love riding in it more than the car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Dodge transmission 1998 & Clear coat

I like the vehicle except for the transmission problems, had to replace it and now in need of another. Used the vehicle on my small farm to haul trash, wood & move furniture. 1st trans went out with under 100000 miles replaced it and it went out just after warranty. Clear coat started going about a year after I bought it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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