1998 DODGE RAM Equipmentelectrical Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Equipmentelectrical Issues in the 1998 DODGE RAM
1 equipmentelectrical complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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MY HUSBAND ORDERED THIS TRUCK IN LATE 1997. WE PURCHASED IT NEW AND HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM WE HAVE FACED IS THE TRANSMISSION. MID-APRIL 1998 THE FIRST PROBLEMS OCCURED WITH SLIPPAGE, THE TRANSMISSION COOLING LINES WERE REPLACED, ONE MONTH LATER THE TORQUE CONVERTER WENT AND REPAIRS WERE MADE. NOW AT 51,000 MILES AND VERY LITTLE DRIVING FOR THE LAST 2 YRS (SINCE MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN SICK WITH CANCER) IT HAS BLOWN AGAIN. THE FRONT SEALS ARE LEAKING PROFUSELY. THE REAR WINDOW WAS LEAKING SO BADLY AT ONE POINT THE ENTIRE CEILING INSIDE WAS SOADED. THE ABS COMPUTER WENT WACKY ON US EARLY ON ALSO. THE SEATBELT HAS BEEN TWISTED SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AND WE HAVE NOT SUCCESSFULLY FIXED IT. THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WE PURCHASED HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. I WILL NOT LIKELY BUY ANOTHER DODGE EVER AGAIN. MERCEDES TAKES THE...
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
64 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
47 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
40 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
34 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
20 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Air Bags
16 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Trailer Hitches
12 complaints
Suspensionfront
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
7 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
7 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
6 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
5 complaints
Suspensionrear
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Wheelsrim
2 complaints
Child Seatbase
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint