1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
27
Owner Complaints
2 Crashes 1 Fire
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP
The 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP has received a total of 27 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (3 complaints), Structure (3 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP
27 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3
1 Crash
1 Injury
Structure
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bagsfrontal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingfog Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP 1500 THE DASH HAS CRACKED SO BAD IT IS UNSAFE. IT HAS SHARP EDGED FRAGMENTS. *TT
I WAS IN A HOSPITAL PARKING AREA IN TUCSON AZ., ROLLING IN 2ND GEAR, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE CLUTCH IT FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING LEAVING THE 7200 LB. TRUCK SILL UNDER POWER. LUCKY FOR ME AND NOTHING ELSE I WAS ABLE TO STOP IN A NEAR BY FIELD. THIS IS THE FIRST EVENT FOR ME BUT I HAVE TALKED TO ANOTHER DODGE OWNER AND THE SAME PROBLEM (HE ALMOST BACKED THOUGH A WALL ) THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW HYDRAULIC ASSY. PART. THIS HAPPENED WITH 135K MI. ON THE ODO. THE OTHER OWNER SAID HIS BROKE AT APPROX. 75K MI. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AFTER DRIVING UP AND DOWN THE STEEP HILL,WHEN I HEARD POP, AND LOOK AT MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE MOSTLY AROUND THE LEFT HAND REAR TIRE AND AROUND RIGHT BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE. I DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GOT, THAN I CALL THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPT. FOR ASSISTANT/HELP. *TR
Safety Rating for the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE RAM PICKUP
- 1994 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 3 complaints
- 1995 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 9 complaints
- 1996 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 6 complaints
- 1997 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 21 complaints
- 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP (current)
- 1999 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 34 complaints
- 2000 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 8 complaints
- 2001 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 21 complaints
- 2002 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 29 complaints
- 2003 DODGE RAM PICKUP — 19 complaints
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