1998 Dodge Ram wheels problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1998 dodge ram tire fell off while driving. Consumer states that the tire fell off while driving on the highway. This caused the vehicle to stop in the center lane of the highway. *kb the lug nuts were missing. The vehicle was also struck my another vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0246-90)…”
filed Apr 25, 2008
“While driving the front left tire came off, as a result the vehicles sustained damage to the left front tire and rim, front disc, wheel studs and the radiator began leaking fluid, possible lug, nut or bolt failure (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”
filed Sep 17, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Ram | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 Ram | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Ram | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 Ram | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 Ram | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 Ram | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 Ram | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 Ram | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 Ram | 4 | 1% |
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.