1998 Dodge Ram electrical system problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The brake indicator light also illuminated. The brakes also failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a…”
filed Apr 13, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram. The contact stated that the brake lights and interior lighting fail to dim when the vehicle is turned off. Prior to the failures, she noticed that the instrument panel lights would not dim. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and…”
filed Jul 8, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Electrical System problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2006 Ram | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Ram | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 Ram | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 Ram | 17 | 5% |
| 1997 Ram | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 Ram | 47 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Ram
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.