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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab

Used 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab

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1998
Fuel Economy
13 combined mpg
Horsepower
230 - 245 hp
Torque
300 - 335 lb-ft
Towing Capacity
7,900 lbs
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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Overview

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Pricing

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab pricing starts at $4,638 for the Ram 1500 Quad Cab Short Bed, which had a starting MSRP of $22,115 when new. The range-topping 1998 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Long Bed starts at $3,186 today, originally priced from $22,395.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Short Bed
$22,115
$4,638
$22,395
$3,186

The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Ram 1500 Quad Cab Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab (1994-2002) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 92% recommend it. These figures are based on 1311 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab

"I love the truck, looks,sounds ,drives fine"

"Be aware of the 99, 24 valve 53 block with a Cummins. They were made in Brazil and have a very high rate of cracked blocks. Check it out before you buy one. Other than that, love the ruck!"

"2002 Dodge Ram Cummins 5-speed 4x4"

"Good truck overall. Simple, strong, reliable. There are four things you might want to watch for: (1) injection pump from 1998.5 to 2002. (2) heater cores from 1994 to 2002. (3) dash cracking from 1994 to 2002, there was a dash style redesign in 1998.5 (4) balljoints usually need replacement every 50k to 75k or so depending on wheel and tire size, the bigger the wheels, the more stress on balljoints. You most likely will have a problem with the injection pump known as the vp44 from 1998.5 to 2002. 1994 to 1998 model years use the Bosch p7100 pump. The heater core usually is on its way out by this point in these trucks. Expect to buy at least a dash cover from LMC truck. Hopefully, you won't have to replace the balljoints. I would not recommend buying an automatic transmission truck of this generation (1994-2002). My truck is a 5-speed (nv4500), but the better transmission is the 6-speed (nv5600). I would not recommend buying a truck that has had a tuner or programmer on it, nor would I buy one that has been lifted because the stress it adds to the steering components. The 1500 series truck was the same body style from 1994 to 2001. But the 2500 and 3500 series trucks were the same from 1994 to 2002. The 1500 series truck received a body style change in 2002, a year before the 2500 and 3500 series trucks."

"Dodge Ram"

"Driving this truck 22 years. No major problems. Our only vehicle. Everything still works on it. Gets us where we need to go.."

Overall 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab quality a 4.4 out of 5.

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Reliability

The 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1998 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Features

According to drivers of the 1998 Ram 1500 Quad Cab, here are some of its best features:

  • Cost, power, reliability
  • Reliable.
  • It's a Cummins
  • Lots of Power, Great Towing Capacity, Great Ride
  • Everything but ...

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab MPG by Trim

1998 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Long Bed - city 11 MPG - hwy 15 MPG

1998 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Safety

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab
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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Torque
Towing Capacity
Engine
Curb Weight
Drivetrain
Long Bed
$3,186
13 MPG
230 @ 4400 RPM
300 lb-ft
7900 lbs
V8, 5.2 Liter
4794 lbs
2WD
Short Bed
$4,638
N/A
245 @ 4000 RPM
335 lb-ft
7900 lbs
V8, 5.9 Liter
4640 lbs
4WD
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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Depreciation

A 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab has depreciated $429 or 15% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,410 and trade-in value of $856.

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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
$67
$2,839
$1,430
2023
$323
$2,516
$1,000
2024
$71
$2,445
$896
Now
$35
$2,410
$856
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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
4794 lbs.
Fuel Capacity
35.0 gallons
Front Head Room
40.2 inches
Front Leg Room
41.0 inches
Max Seating Capacity
6
Minimum Ground Clearance
7.5 inches
Overall Length
240.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room
66.0 inches
Towing Capacity, Maximum
7900 lbs.
Turning Diameter
51.6 feet
Wheel Base
154.7 inches
Bed Length
8.00 feet
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
6600 lbs.
Payload Capacity
1455 lbs.
Width with mirrors
79.3 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
4 doors

Fuel Economy

City
11 mpg
Highway
15 mpg
Combined
13 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
230 @ 4400 RPM
Torque
300 @ 3200 rpm
Engine
V8, 5.2 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Navigation System

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Safety

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag

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Price
$3,186
$2,591
$3,217
$3,287
Consumer Rating
4.4
4.2
4.2
4.1
Fuel Economy
City 11/Hwy 15/Comb 13 MPG
City 20/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG
City 19/Hwy 25/Comb 21 MPG
City 16/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity6333
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 50000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
230 @ 4400 RPM
120 @ 5000 RPM
120 @ 5000 RPM
175 @ 5600 RPM
Engine
V8, 5.2 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.8 Liter
Drivetrain
2WD
2WD
2WD
2WD

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FAQs

Is 1998 a good year for a Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.4 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 Ram 1500 Quad Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 1998 a good Pickup?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.4 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1998 Ram 1500 Quad Cab is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab?

The 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab gets 11 mpg in the city and 15 mpg on the highway.

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