1998 Dodge Ram 3500 problems by component
105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Dodge Ram 3500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 19 | 18% | — |
| Electrical System → | 14 | 13% | 106,090 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 14 | 13% | 77,250 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 14 | 13% | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 9% | — |
| Steering | 8 | 8% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 7% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 5% | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 2% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.