1998 DODGE RAM 2500 Structurebody Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1998 DODGE RAM 2500
5 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD CRACKED AND PIECES WERE FALLING OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
THE UPPER INTERIOR DASH PANEL CRACKING INTO MANY PIECE. DURING ACCIDENT THE PANEL WILL COME A FLYING MISSILE OF PARTS HITTING OCCUPANCIES IN THE COMPARTMENTS AND SMALL CHILDREN. I WAND THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION TO REPAIR IT ASAP. ITS ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPENED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD EXHIBITED SEVERAL FRAGMENTED PIECES. IN ADDITION, THE FAULTY HORN SWITCH WAS NO LONGER BEING PRODUCED AS AN INDIVIDUAL PART AND WAS CURRENTLY BEING MANUFACTURED AS ONE ASSEMBLY PART WITH THE COMBINATION OF THE HORN SWITCH AND FRONTAL AIR BAG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS MORE COSTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
DASH HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND IS DEVELOPING CRACKS THROUGHOUT THE PART. IT IS FALLING APART. *TR
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WORST TIRES I HAVE OWNED. 4 FAILED SINCE I OWNED VEHICLE IN 24,500 MILES. THE LAST ONE IS STILL ON THE TRUCK BUT HAS BARE PATCHES. SIDE WALLS DEVELOP UNEVEN DIMPLES. LOOKS LIKE POOR MANUFACTURER AND/OR DESIGN. I WON'T BUY GOODYEAR AGAIN . *AK (TIRESIZE: 16-245-75)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16-245-75 )
Other 1998 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
17 complaints
Structure
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
5 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint