1998 Dodge Ram problems by component
483 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Dodge Ram, 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 → | 107 | 22% | — |
| Power Train → | 80 | 17% | — |
| Air Bags → | 66 | 14% | — |
| Electrical System → | 48 | 10% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 38 | 8% | — |
| Suspension → | 31 | 6% | — |
| Steering → | 28 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 25 | 5% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 20 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 18 | 4% | — |
| Tires → | 18 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 16 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 15 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Wheels → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Trailer Hitches → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 4 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 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%.