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3 weeks after purchase needed right wheel bearing, 2 tie-rod ends and the power steering box replaced.
I had to replace the transmission AND transfer case 3 times and it was seemingly due for a 4th replacement when I traded it in.
Had fuel pump replaced.
Front end was also in severe disrepair when I traded it in, needed all new tie-rod ends, u-joints and traction bar.
Both front axle seals failed.
It's really a shame the troubles I had with this truck.
Truck was very comfortable inside and a gorgeous truck.
I also have a dodge ram 1500, 4x4 1998 quad cab, had it less than 2 years and had to replace tranny 3 times, rear end once. just got it back out of shop for 3rd tranny going to sell it.
I own a 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 4x4 pickup and agree that it is beautiful, a smooth ride, but a a mechanical nightmare. The vehicle has just 39,400 miles, but within the past 9 months:
..AC Condenser replaced
..AC valve replaces
..Evaporator System replaced
..Dash cracked in 4 places
..Left front tire split (original tire)
My father has a 1999 1500 XLT 4X4, and he hasn't had one problem with it. It could possibly be the driver. Treat your truck good and it will treat you good.
I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 4x4 Quad Cab and I have 110,000 miles on it that I put on myself. I had to have rear end worked on at 60,000 miles, but this was due to my pulling a load of steel that was just to much for a 1/2 ton. Although this was my fault the warranty covered repairs. I am looking forward to driving for another 100,000 miles before I get rid of.
I have a 1998 slt dodge I have replaced my trany 2 times my air condenser just went went though 4 trac bars my diff seals just went. if anyone knows what shaking in the 4x4 leaver is when I drive under 2000 rpm please leave a comment. i need to fix it be-four I trade this truck in.
My wife has a 1999 4x4 SLT which has also been in the shop for several obscure problems:
- Headlight filled with water
- PCV valve stuck and "sucked" most of the oil out of engine.
- Radiator never leaked, but was found to be defective when in for other repairs.
- Torque converter went out. (growling noise at 40 mph in OD when pulling very slightly)
- multiple tires out of round at 66,880 miles
- Now, the vibration is back... It appears the rear bearings are shot. Rear hub can move up-down over 0.060"
- I have a front u-joint failing.
I agree with the others that the interior is nice.
I own a 1998 SLT 4x4 1500 with 94,000 miles on it. All I have had to do is replace the gasket between the tranny and the transfer case and the tranny pan gasket. This has been a great truck. I pull a 4000-5000 lb trailer daily and the 5.9 gives me plenty of torque.
I own a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 Quad cab Sport edition. I currently have 90,000 miles on it. It is a great ride, and interior, but in the 6 years that I have owned it I have: replaced the AC evaporation unit; replaced the trac bar, put in a new rear; replaced both rear you joints; Replaced both front u-joints; replaced the transfer case, replaced the alternator, and am working on my third set of tires. The front you joints and transfer case, cost me $1500.00 in parts and $1200.00 in labor in the last two weeks. I was thinking of trading it in, but now that I have put so much into it, I think I have to keep it at least another 6 years! Besides, it runs like new now.
I have a 1998 2500 quad-cab slt pickup with 261,000 miles on it.So far I had to replace the original trans one time at about 120,000 miles. This is after being absolutely tortured for the first few years of its life. I changed the radiator at about 220,000 miles and a couple of front end parts at about 240,000 miles. Treat your vehicle right and it will do the same for you.
I love my 1998 Dodge SLT 4x4. It has over 175k miles on it and has been a great truck. Only normal maintenance, brakes, etc. Recently a problem has surfaced and no one has been able to diagnose the cause. It is this loud growling noise that occures sometimes for just an instant when a bump in the road is encountered. It sounds like something is rubbing a tire, but I can't tell where it comes from. My mechanic replaced the damper shock, checked tie rod ends, wheel bearings, U-joints, motor supports, but everything seemed OK. Does anyone have any ideas?
I own a 1998 Dodge 1500 quad cab. At 84000 miles the engine blew a rod, now the transfer case is making a noise. The AC went dead, dealer says everything has to be replaced.
Hi All.
My boyfriend just bought a 99 Dodge Ram 1500. He's driven it less than 4K miles and he now needs new front u-joints. Any ideas on total price for this fiasco?
I have a Ram SLT 1500 and it's been a great truck.
115000 on it - the only thing I have done to it is to replace the plugs.
I have just driven from Anchorage Ak to Washington state towing a UHaul trailer. My 2002 (old shape) dodge 2500 4x4 5.9 performed fine. However when we were returning the UHaul there was a loud roar like a 747 flying overhead. The transfer case had failed in a big way. We had the vehicle, minus the trailer, towed to the local Dodge agency where they found that the TC was almost devoid of oil. Because of this Chrysler politely declined to fix it as a warranty claim. There is only minimal evidence of a seal leak at the front of the TC and a mechanic filled the case and test drove it to check for leaks. He found none. Can anyone tell me where the oil went as the underside of the chassis is dry. We rang the place where we had the last lube, ten days and 2000 miles ago and they claim that the TC was checked and found full at that time.
I own a 1998 dodge pick up 4x4 extra cab, I had to replace the trans at about 120,000 miles but that was because I drove it through a pond about 3 feet deep and water got inside. Changed the fluid about 3 months later, but that didn't help, Other than that I love my ride.