1998 Dodge Ram 1500 problems by component
520 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 102 | 20% | 96,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 85 | 16% | 90,750 mi |
| Air Bags → | 63 | 12% | 105,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 56 | 11% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 35 | 7% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 34 | 7% | 84,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 34 | 7% | 81,920 mi |
| Electrical System → | 32 | 6% | 100,000 mi |
| Steering → | 28 | 5% | 90,825 mi |
| Tires → | 27 | 5% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.