Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Amtran RS3505
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Amtran RS3505 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Amtran RS3505. 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
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Amtran RS3505 has no owner complaints on file and three recall campaigns, indicating some areas of concern, particularly with wheels, steering, and the electrical system. Given the lack of complaints and limited recall data, the evidence for reliability assessment is limited.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Unknown | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Steering column | Unknown | $300–$700 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $100–$400 | rare |
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 balancing
- Cooling system flush
- Steering system check
- Electrical system inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unstable steering wheel
- Weak headlights
- Irregular brake feel
- Unusual noises from wheels
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Amtran RS3505 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.