1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 5%of 520 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500, 5% of the 520 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash on my 98 RAM 1500 is very cracked and falling in... I also own a 96 RAM 1500 with same problem... Also have 2 - 97 RAM 1500 with same problem... This is very bad... I love Dodge rams but the dash is terrible...”
NHTSA complaint #10957219, filed 2017-02, 16,000 miles“I like many others have a dash that has cracked and now pose's a problem. After doing some on-line and local research I have found everyone thats a '98 - '01 Dodge ram has had the same reported problem. Local Dodge said they can be replaced or repaired but they will crack again.. Dash caps are being used to cover the problem. Covering the problem is not a fix. I want to know why there has not been a recall from Dodge on this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428179, filed 2011-10, 80,000 miles“Dashboard cracks. I first noticed the dashboard cracks shortly after I purchased the truck in july 2007. The cracks continued in both the number and length. After reading about other Dodge ram owners who had similar problems and the associated electrical problems when the dashboard deteriorated further, I thought it prudent to install a plastic dashboard cover to prevent any electrical malfunctions and/or fires.”
NHTSA complaint #10222454, filed 2008-03, 63,000 miles“I own a 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 sport 4x4 quad cab truck and the dashboard is cracked terribly. Now I've spoken to a lot of ram owners and have visited many Dodge dealerships and they say this is a common problem with these trucks. As you are aware the dash also houses important components of the airbag safety system. Something needs to be done about this problem. The cost to replace this dash is very high.”
NHTSA complaint #10182591, filed 2007-02, 45,000 miles“I started getting cracks in my 1998 Dodge ram's dashboard. Then one day I was driving down a dirt road and pieces started to fly up out of the dashboard. Nothing has been done about it yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10189722, filed 2007-05, 110,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67 | 10% |
| 2011 | 48 | 7% |
| 2010 | 34 | 7% |
| 2009 | 53 | 8% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 37 | 3% |
| 2003 | 67 | 6% |
| 2002 | 62 | 8% |
| 2001 | 113 | 10% |
| 2000 | 44 | 9% |
| 1999 | 54 | 9% |
| 1998 | 25 | 5% |
| 1997 | 28 | 8% |
| 1996 | 17 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
85 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsSeat belts
34 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsTires
27 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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