1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP
0 recalls, 27 complaints - 13 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
27 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 1 |
| TRAILER HITCHES | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Mar 31, 2012
Incident date: Mar 31, 2012
THE DASH HAS STARTED CRACKING IN TWO PLACES. *JS
STRUCTURE
Aug 26, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2004
1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP 1500 THE DASH HAS CRACKED SO BAD IT IS UNSAFE. IT HAS SHARP EDGED FRAGMENTS. *TT
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 7, 2009
Incident date: Aug 31, 2009
I WAS IN A HOSPITAL PARKING AREA IN TUCSON AZ., ROLLING IN 2ND GEAR, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE CLUTCH IT FAILED WITHOUT ANY WARNING LEAVING THE 7200 LB. TRUCK SILL UNDER POWER. LUCKY FOR ME AND NOTHING ELSE I WAS ABLE TO STOP IN A NEAR BY FIELD. THIS IS THE FIRST EVENT FOR ME BUT I HAVE TALKED... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 14, 2008
Incident date: Sep 8, 2008
I WAS DRIVING ON THE ROAD AFTER DRIVING UP AND DOWN THE STEEP HILL,WHEN I HEARD POP, AND LOOK AT MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AND MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE MOSTLY AROUND THE LEFT HAND REAR TIRE AND AROUND RIGHT BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SIDE. I DROVE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GOT, THAN I CALL THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPT... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE
Jun 5, 2008
Incident date: May 14, 2008
DASH BOARD ON 98 TRUCK. *TR
AIR BAGS
Aug 31, 2007
Incident date: Aug 30, 2007
AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON SEVERAL TIMES DURING OPERATION MEANING THE AIR BAG WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. *TR
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Dec 7, 2005
Incident date: Nov 21, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. HE DID NOT HIT ANYTHING PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. CHRYSLER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR ON 11-29-05 AND TOOK PICTURES INSIDE AND OUT OF THE TRUCK. THEN, STATED THE TRUCK DID NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT; THUS, THE TRUCK WAS NOT ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Aug 10, 2004
Incident date: Aug 3, 2004
BOTH FRONTAL SEAT BELTS STUCK IN THEIR HOLSTER AND WOULDN'T RELEASE. THE SEAT BELT SHOWED NO SIGN OR ABUSE OR WEAR WHEN THIS OCCURRED. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH SHOULDER BELTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 18, 2004
Incident date: Jan 27, 2005
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHCILE WA TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE GOVERNOR PRESSURE SENSOR AND THE GOVERNOR PRESSURE SOLENOID FAILED. THE TRANSMISSION ALSO SLIPPED MOMENTARILY. *AK THESE PARTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. *BF
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Dec 2, 2003
Incident date: Nov 22, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE USED A LARGE AMOUNT OF COOLANT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN INDEPENDENT SHOP FOR A NEW CLUTCH MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CYLINDER HEADS HAD SEVERAL CRACKS. THE CYLINDER HEADS WERE SCHEDULED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 2, 2003
Incident date: Nov 22, 2000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE USED A LARGE AMOUNT OF COOLANT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN INDEPENDENT SHOP FOR A NEW CLUTCH MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE CYLINDER HEADS HAD SEVERAL CRACKS. THE CYLINDER HEADS WERE SCHEDULED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 28, 2003
I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IT HAS BURNED OUT TWICE AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE MY SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK UNTIL IT SAYS THAT I AM GOING 25 MILES PER HOUR THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH IS NOW ON ALL THE TIME I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT MY DOOR LOCKS ARE POWER AND AS LONG AS... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 28, 2003
I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IT HAS BURNED OUT TWICE AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE MY SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK UNTIL IT SAYS THAT I AM GOING 25 MILES PER HOUR THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH IS NOW ON ALL THE TIME I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT MY DOOR LOCKS ARE POWER AND AS LONG AS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 28, 2003
I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IT HAS BURNED OUT TWICE AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE MY SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK UNTIL IT SAYS THAT I AM GOING 25 MILES PER HOUR THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH IS NOW ON ALL THE TIME I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT MY DOOR LOCKS ARE POWER AND AS LONG AS... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Oct 15, 2003
Incident date: Sep 28, 2003
I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IT HAS BURNED OUT TWICE AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED TWICE MY SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK UNTIL IT SAYS THAT I AM GOING 25 MILES PER HOUR THE BRAKE LIGHT ON THE DASH IS NOW ON ALL THE TIME I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT MY DOOR LOCKS ARE POWER AND AS LONG AS... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Sep 11, 2003
Incident date: Sep 8, 2003
TIE ROD FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
FRONT BRAKES WEAR OUT, WHILE REAR BRAKES ARE STILL NEW.SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS WITH IN SIX MONTHS MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Jul 30, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
FRONT BRAKES WEAR OUT, WHILE REAR BRAKES ARE STILL NEW.SEVERAL REPLACEMENTS WITH IN SIX MONTHS MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Jan 7, 2002
ATTORNEY IS WRITING ON BEHALF OF MR. RICKER WHO STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING, MR. RICKER MOVED TO THE RIGHT ALLOWING A LARGE TRUCK MORE CLEARANCE. AT THIS POINT, THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE OF THE VEHICLE CAUGHT A LARGE AMOUNT OF SNOW PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT AND INTO AN UTILITY POLE. THERE WAS DAMA... Read more
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 27, 2002
CO0NSUMER STATES THAT THE ROTORS HAVE FATIGUE FRACTURES. *YH
TRAILER HITCHES
Jun 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRAILER HITCH SIDE BRACKETS HAVE FRACTURES. *YH
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Jun 27, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE SCREW ATTACHING THE HEAT SHIELD TO THE EXHAUST IS RUBBING AGAINST FUEL LINE. *YH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Jun 11, 1999
FOG LIGHT / REAR TURN SIGNAL FAILED. *YC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
Jun 11, 1999
FOG LIGHT / REAR TURN SIGNAL FAILED. *YC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Dec 11, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS ALONG WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. UPON APPLYING BRAKES WHILE GOING 50 MPH, REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WENT OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE. DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACT... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 11, 1999
Incident date: Dec 11, 1998
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAGS ALONG WITH REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES. UPON APPLYING BRAKES WHILE GOING 50 MPH, REAR ANTI-LOCK BRAKES WENT OUT, CAUSING CONSUMER TO REAREND ANOTHER VEHICLE. DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE MANUFACT... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Oct 18, 1998
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
HORN PAD ON STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO PUSH.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 DODGE RAM PICKUP
13 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| 220000 SEATS | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 1 |
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
9002849
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement
0801003
Apr 25, 2003
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
1400203
Apr 11, 2003
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
DIESEL FUEL TRANSFER PUMP DIAGNOSIS. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
230800
Mar 3, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
083799
Nov 12, 1999
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT
831
Aug 1, 1999
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EMISSIONS RECALL TO REPROGRAM YOUR VEHICLE'S POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT
081798
Dec 30, 1998
145000 AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC
081698
Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
241197
Jul 11, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM
230397
Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM PICKUP
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE01034
Opened: Sep 20, 2001 , Closed: Feb 19, 2002
ENGINE COMPARTMENT ELECTRICAL FIRES
PE96025
Opened: Mar 27, 1996 , Closed: Jul 29, 1996
EVAPORATIVE CANISTER LEAKAGE
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE EVAPORATIVE CANISTER AFTER TANK FILL.
PE96013
Opened: Feb 22, 1996 , Closed: Jun 28, 1996
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURES
ALLEGED FAILURES OF WINDSHIELD WIPERS WITHOUT WARNING DURING RAIN AND SNOW.
DODGE RAM PICKUP - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM PICKUP across all model years (2002, 2002).
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Total Recalls
183
Total Complaints
3
Investigations
15
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
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