Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Amtran RS3302
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Amtran RS3302 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Amtran RS3302. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #98V248000 AMTRAN/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V123000 AMTRAN/STEERING COLUMN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V106000 AMTRAN/FUSE/CIRCUIT BREAKER NHTSA notice
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The vehicle is plagued by significant issues noted in three recall campaigns, particularly concerning wheels, steering, and electrical systems. Though no owner complaints are reported, the involved recalls indicate possible safety risks. Lacking complaint data limits certainty about other problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Unknown | $300–$600 | occasional |
| Steering column | Unknown | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and replacements
- Cooling system maintenance
- Alignments and suspension checks
- Transmission fluid change
- Electrical system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual steering play
- Dimming headlights
- Unbalanced ride
- Unresponsive electrical components
- Recurring steering noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Amtran RS3302 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.