Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Amtran RS3708
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Amtran RS3708 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of . try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Amtran RS3708. 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: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Amtran RS3708 has three recalls related to wheels, steering, and electrical systems, indicating some risk areas. However, without owner complaint data, the evidence is limited, making it difficult to assess the overall reliability with precision. This results in an average reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | Unknown | $200–$600 | rare |
| Steering system | Unknown | $300–$900 | rare |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $150–$500 | 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
- Cooling system maintenance
- Electrical system checks
- Suspension inspections
- Tire rotation and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Steering play or looseness
- Headlight failures
- Unusual tire wear patterns
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Amtran RS3708 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.