1998 DODGE RAM Equipmentelectrical Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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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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All Equipmentelectrical Complaints

#10070595 |
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...

Other 1998 DODGE RAM Problem Areas

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
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