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#BS-1998-DODPIC-13D3

1998 Dodge Pickup

Based on reports from 21 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 21 complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Tires:tread/beltHIGH

2 owners reported tires:tread/belt issues — failures commonly reported around 113K miles.

!Inspect the Air Bags:frontalMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Tires:tread/belt (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Tires:tread/belt2 (10%)

Air Bags:frontal2 (10%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (5%)

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid1 (5%)

Suspension:front1 (5%)

Brakes1 (5%)

Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (5%)

Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System1 (5%)

1998 Dodge Pickup: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge Pickup, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 113,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 113K-mile mark.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge Pickup, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge Pickup, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1998 Dodge Pickup, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1998 Dodge Pickup. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

06E026000Apr 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 21 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1998 Dodge Pickup: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Dodge Pickup?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1998 Dodge Pickup is related to the tires:tread/belt, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1998 Dodge Pickup reliable?

The 1998 Dodge Pickup has 21 complaints, 1 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1998 Dodge Pickup problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1998 Dodge Pickup have any recalls?

Yes, the 1998 Dodge Pickup has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Dodge Pickup problems start?

Based on 10 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 113,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 90–120K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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