1998 Dodge Ram exterior lighting problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“Electrical system kept burning out, causing dashboard and tail lights to go out, without warning. *akheadlight switch was checked and dealer found melted plastic wire to the switch connector. Switch was replaced, then the tail lights went out. Still the same problem. *jg”
filed Apr 22, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2004 Ram | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 Ram | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 Ram | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Ram | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 Ram | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 Ram | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 Ram | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 Ram | 24 | 4% |
| 1994 Ram | 15 | 3% |
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.