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1998 Dodge Ram ST
VIN
1B7MC3361WJ218333
Baytown, TX
Listed at
$29,248
This 1998 Dodge Ram ST is listed at $29,248 in Baytown, TX.
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Sold by Salem Brothers Motor
2310 N Alexander Dr, Baytown, TX 77520
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1998 Dodge Ram ST
VIN 1B7MC3361WJ218333
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Price history for this VIN
Price increased $258 (+0.9%) over 9 months.
Jan 1, 2026 · $28,990
Oct 9, 2026 · $29,248
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN 1B7MC3361WJ218333, spanning 9 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Brothers Motor | Baytown, TX 77520 | $29,248 | — | 2026-10-09 | 1 d ago |
| Salem Brothers Motors | Baytown, TX 77520 | $29,248 | 184,873 mi | 2026-10-05 | 1 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Brothers Motors | Baytown, TX 77520 | $28,990 | 184,873 mi | 2026-01-01 | 222 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1B7MC3361WJ218333Trim
ST
Engine
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Diesel
Doors
4
Model year
1998
Made by
FCA US LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
16
MPG
City
14
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
$2,910
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 16 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1998 Dodge Ram likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$14,550
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$28,350
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1998 Dodge Ram has 17 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 16 MPG.
17 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 08E050000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E060000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1998 Dodge Ram from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Dodge RAM over the last 6 months — the market softened $13,995 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $25,995 |
| June 2026 | $10,000 |
| July 2026 | $13,671 |
| August 2026 | $17,472 |
| September 2026 | $14,998 |
| October 2026 | $12,000 |
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As of October 10, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1998–2000) to the 1998 Dodge Ram in this catalog, the 2000 Ford F-250 has the lowest median asking price ($12,500, 87 listings with photos) and the 1999 Ford F-350 the highest ($12,991, 71 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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1998 Dodge Ram
ST · United States
$29,248Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $23,394 · 6 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $4,450–$23,500
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$12,991Median asking price · 71 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,500–$19,995
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Dodge Ram ST | $23,394 | $4,450–$23,500 | 6 |
| 2000 Ford F-250 All trims | $12,500 | $7,995–$19,990 | 87 |
| 1999 Ford F-350 All trims | $12,991 | $9,500–$19,995 | 71 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2002What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 127 | $8,995 | 100% | 161,517 mi |
| 2001 | 171 | $10,999 | 122% | 166,545 mi |
| 2000 | 52 | $9,147 | 102% | 170,723 mi |
| 1999 | 102 | $11,400 | 127% | 167,741 mi |
| 1998 | 53 | $12,900 | 143% | 154,814 mi |
| 1997 | 42 | $9,998 | 111% | 146,790 mi |
| 1996 | 43 | $8,950 | 99% | 159,441 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
