Vehicle Safety Data

1998 DODGE RAM Structure Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 1998 DODGE RAM

6 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10445718 |
THE SPARE TIRE MECHANISM THAT HOLD THE TIRE UNDER THE BED BROKE. THIS FAILURE WAS VERY DANGEROUS SINCE IT OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING, MY SPARE TIRE FELL ONTO THE STREET AND ROLLED. LUCKILY I WAS IN A 35 MPH AREA, BUT CARS STILL HAD TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY OF THE ROLLING TIRE. HAD I BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE, IT COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS. *TR
#10317690 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE NOTICED THE DASH BOARD OF THE VEHICLE WAS CRACKED BADLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEATHER WAS NOT HOT AND WAS NOT A FACTOR WITH THE VEHICLE DASH BOARD DEFECT. THE CONTACT HAD PIECES OF THE DASHBOARD FLY INTO HIS EYES. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THERE HAD BEEN NO REPAIRS DONE AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
#558438 |
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 98V-208 CONCERNING THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE CAB TO THE FRAME DUE TO VIN, CONSUMER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO OBTAIN DETAILED WRITTEN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THE VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED. NLM
#876713 |
RECALL 98 V 209 000/HIGH ENGINE IDLE SPEED: VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, ZANGARN DODGE; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; PHONE # 505/262-5480 FOR RECALL REPAIRS. BUT, VEHICLE IS STILL EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND REFUSED TO REINSPECT VEHICLE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
#609484 |
CAB BOLTS RECALL.
#700887 |
VAN LEANS LOW ON DRIVERS SIDE ALSO LOUD CLANGING SPRING NOISES WHEN DRIVING AND MAKEING TURNS. THIS CONDITION IS FROM FACTORY. NOTICED PROBLEM 2 DAYS AFTER TAKING VAN HOME FROM DEALER.

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 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 Equipmentelectrical 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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