1998 DODGE RAM VAN Unknown Or Other Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Unknown Or Other Issues in the 1998 DODGE RAM VAN
1 unknown or other complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM VAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Unknown Or Other Complaints
WHILE BACKING OUT OF MY PARKING SPACE AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL I HEARD A LOUD POP/THUMP. SUBSEQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT 15MPH THE STEERING WENT OUT AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNCONTROLLABLE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CAUSE OF THE BREAK DOWN WAS THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FRAME HAD RUSTED AND CRACKED. THIS IS WHERE THE STEERING IS CONNECTED TO. NO REPAIR WAS POSSIBLE. I HAVE CONTACTED ALTERNATE REPAIR SOURCES OF DEALERS, BODY SHOPS, WELDERS AND METAL FABRICATORS WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS TO GET ANYONE WILLING OR ABLE TO REPAIR THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED NON-DRIVABLE AND NON-FIXABLE.
Other 1998 DODGE RAM VAN Problem Areas
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint