1998 Dodge Ram air bags problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator randomly illuminates and the air bag chime will begin to sound. The horn in the vehicle has also stopped working. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and provided them with information he found…”
filed Oct 1, 2008
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram. The contact stated that the air bag indicator light illuminates and an alarm sounds four times intermittently. Eventually, the air bag light dims. The contact will have the vehicle inspected. There are two air bag recalls (nhtsa campaign id numbers 01v153000…”
filed Nov 7, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 01V153000 · May 8, 2001
Air Bags problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 4 | 15% |
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 Ram | 46 | 14% |
| 2000 Ram | 23 | 16% |
| 1999 Ram | 40 | 11% |
| 1997 Ram | 38 | 10% |
| 1996 Ram | 38 | 6% |
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.