Model Year Problem Record
The complete public record for the 1998 Dodge RAM: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.
Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.
The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.
135 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 04V185000, 98V075000.
90 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 99V115000.
66 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V153000, 99V002000.
49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
38 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 98V207000, 98V209000.
37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V182000.
28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V161000.
18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
18 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V208000.
16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V105000.
16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V107000.
7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.
4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V040000.
Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.
Trailer Hitches and Towing. Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 357,000 vehicles across all affected models.
Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 701,000 vehicles across all affected models.
Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 216,100 vehicles across all affected models.
Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 97,500 vehicles across all affected models.
Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 44,588 vehicles across all affected models.
Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,550 vehicles across all affected models.
Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 4,200 vehicles across all affected models.
Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 8,144 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 25,014 vehicles across all affected models.
Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 12,400 vehicles across all affected models.
Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 30,747 vehicles across all affected models.
Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on January 7, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 46,193 vehicles across all affected models.
Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 6, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 8,883 vehicles across all affected models.
When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.
Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.