1998 Dodge Ram 1500 visibility problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured into pieces. The contact also stated that both side view mirrors fractured down the middle when the defrost system was activated. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The…”
filed Dec 29, 2011
“98 dodge ram 1500 2wd windshield cracked from the dash to the top during when I sprayed water on it in the shade. It was not hot, warm but not hot. Next day the dash cracked from the same spot all the way to the glove compartment. I know of 3 other dodge 1500's that have the same crack in the…”
filed Dec 8, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 8 | 2% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 56 | 7% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 27 | 2% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 16 | 1% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 24 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 51 | 6% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 12 | 1% |
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.