1998 Dodge Ram seat belts problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The toddler was strapped in the booster seat by the lap and shoulder belts in the rear of the quad cab. Consumer had to hit brakes suddenly to keep from being involved in a collision. After applying the brakes the seat belt allowed the toddler to strike his head on the front seat. Dealer stated…”
filed Jan 27, 2005
“My husband ordered this truck in late 1997. We purchased it new and have had numerous problems with the vehicle. The biggest problem we have faced is the transmission. Mid-april 1998 the first problems occured with slippage, the transmission cooling lines were replaced, one month later the torque…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Ram | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 Ram | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 Ram | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Ram | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 Ram | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 Ram | 15 | 4% |
| 1997 Ram | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 Ram | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 Ram | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 Ram | 18 | 4% |
| 1993 Ram | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 Ram | 2 | 3% |
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.