1998 Dodge Ram 2500 problems by component
225 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 37 | 16% | — |
| Power Train → | 29 | 13% | — |
| Steering → | 24 | 11% | — |
| Structure → | 22 | 10% | 130,000 mi |
| Tires → | 22 | 10% | — |
| Suspension → | 19 | 8% | — |
| Air Bags → | 18 | 8% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 18 | 8% | — |
| Electrical System → | 15 | 7% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 13 | 6% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 10 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 3% | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.