1998 Dodge Dodge Truck Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving 35 MPH and road had icy spots. Hit one icy spot, but retained control. Then, hit another icy spot and lost control/ went into a ditch on passenger's front. Vehicle went air borne and hit front of vehicle on ground. It then rolled twice. Air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle landed on its passenger side. Driver was strapped in. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #879819, filed 2001-02“While traveling 45mph in a Dodge dualey, over a hill, hit a cow. Upon impact, front end was pushed into the cab of vehicle & neither air bag deployed. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #842640, filed 1999-07Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Dodge Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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