1998 Dodge Ram trailer hitches problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the trailer hitches on the 1998 Dodge Ram — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer was unable to get the recall performed on the vehicle regarding the trailer hitches. The dealer stated the technician was sick and the part which was needed was not available. *ts *jb”
filed Mar 18, 2003
“Prior to the recall, the trailer hitch attachment was cracked and deteriorated, the dealer replaced trailer hitch.*ak consumer also stated that the air condition was not blowing cold. *yd”
filed Jan 23, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL TRAILER HITCHCampaign 00V107000 · Apr 11, 2000
Trailer Hitches problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ram | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Ram | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Ram | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 Ram | 10 | 3% |
| 1997 Ram | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 Ram | 1 | 0% |
| 1995 Ram | 3 | 0% |
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.