1998 DODGE RAM 2500

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Sale dateOctober 7, 2026

AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA

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Copart USAEngine startsKeysBuy nowWA · SalvageAll salvage Dodge All Dodge Ram 2500 Salvage lots in Washington

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

On Minimum Bid

Buy now

US$3,500

Pre-loss value

US$11,457

Repair estimate

US$11,982

The repair estimate is 105% of the retail value. More than the car is worth.

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Pricing

Current bid

US$0

On Minimum Bid

Buy now

US$3,500

Pre-loss value

US$11,457

Repair estimate

US$11,982

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Estimated total to buy

Current bidUS$3,500

Est. auction feesUS$854

Estimated totalUS$4,354

Estimate — auction fees only; excludes taxes and transport.

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Bid ceiling

The listed repair estimate alone is over 70% of the retail estimate — there is no bid at which this lands under it.

At today's bid, all-in with the repair estimate comes to 143% of the retail estimate.

A rebuilder's rule of thumb, not advice: bid, fees and repairs under about 70% of what the car is worth. Your target may differ; the calculator has every switch.

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Lot details

Lot #: 70262636
Sale date: Oct 7, 2026, 07:00 PM UTC
Branch: WA - SPOKANE
Storage location: AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA
Primary damage: REAR ENDAll Rear-end damage lots
Secondary damage: FRONT END
Title status: Salvage (BS)
Repair estimate: $11981.64
Odometer: 265367 mi
Engine: 5.9L 6
Transmission: AUTOMATIC
Fuel: DIESELAll Diesel lots
Colour: WHITE
Body style: 4DR EXT CAB PICKUPAll Pickup lots
Cylinders: 6
Keys: Yes
Run & drive: No
Auction branch: WA - SPOKANE
Event status: On Minimum Bid
Starts: Yes
Drive train: 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV
Vehicle type: V
Odometer source: Exempt
City: AIRWAY HEIGHTS
Postal code: 99001 9029

Full vehicle specifications

Make: DODGE
Model: Ram
Model year: 1998
Series: 2500
Body style: Pickup
Vehicle type: TRUCK
Doors: 4
Drive train: 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Cylinders: 6
Displacement: 5.9 L
Fuel: Diesel
Manufacturer: FCA US LLC
Assembly country: UNITED STATES (USA)
Assembly plant: FENTON
Gross weight (GVWR): Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)

Decoded from the VIN via the U.S. NHTSA vPIC database — free public data.

Recalls and crash ratings

2 recall campaigns on record

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLYMar 2008
AFFINIA IS RECALLING 5,700 AFTERMARKET CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 28, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 17, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON MY 1998 AND 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE DUST SEAL SUPPLIED WITH THE CHASSIS TIE RODS WERE MANUFACTURED TO THE WRONG SPECIFICATION. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE DUST SEAL MAY PREVENT THE BALL STUD OF THE CHASSIS TIE ROD FROM PROPERLY SEATING INTO THE TAPER OF THE VEHICLE STEERING KNUCKLE DURING AFTERMARKET INSTALLATION.
Remedy: AFFINIA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED CHASSIS TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AFFINIA AT 734-827-5400.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMar 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.