1998 Dodge Ram service brakes, hydraulic problems
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram van with aftermarket bendix brakes (model number: 13481).the contact was driving 10 mph when the brakes were applied but the vehicle did not respond, causing the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries.the contact did not call…”
filed Jan 20, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The brake indicator light also illuminated. The brakes also failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a…”
filed Apr 13, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS)…Campaign 04V185000 · Apr 12, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 13 | 11% |
| 2001 Ram | 32 | 10% |
| 2000 Ram | 23 | 16% |
| 1999 Ram | 82 | 22% |
| 1997 Ram | 78 | 20% |
| 1996 Ram | 170 | 27% |
| 1995 Ram | 147 | 24% |
| 1994 Ram | 86 | 18% |
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.