1998 Dodge Ram 1500 structure problems
102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I purchased a truck about 6 months ago and I had nothing but problems with it. I had to replaced so many things on it. I was told that the truck only had 72,000 miles on it when I bought it, after driving it for a few months. I encountered problems with it. I ended up running carfax on it and found…”
filed Mar 24, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated the entire dashboard was cracked. The contact stated an occupant sustained an injury due to the sharp dashboard pieces. The contact called piedmont chrysler dodge jeep ram aev (4015 clemson blvd, anderson, sc 29621, (864) 305-4234) and…”
filed Dec 9, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 24 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 23 | 3% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 26 | 5% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 41 | 6% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 10 | 2% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 17 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 50 | 5% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 237 | 20% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 278 | 34% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 548 | 49% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.