1998 Dodge Ram suspension problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
31
Suspension complaints
6%
share of all complaints
—
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports
What owners report
“Consumer states that the rear end failed while driving 50 mph. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information. Mr”
filed Oct 15, 2002
“While driving consumer heard a whining sound from rearend. Mechanic determined rear bearing had gone out, and rear axle had to be replaced.*ak”
filed Jun 26, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Ram | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 Ram | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 Ram | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 Ram | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 Ram | 36 | 10% |
| 1997 Ram | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 Ram | 49 | 8% |
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.