1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 7%of 520 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,920miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500, 7% of the 520 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,920 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.
“Coil spring towers reinforcements - as per the recall for the 1994 and 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 pickups (safety recall 835) the coil spring towers of a 1998 has developed cracks in the left side tower. This vehicle has not been off road, strictly on highway and street. This was found during another repair of said vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11080034, filed 2018-03, 227,000 miles“My 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 quad cab is located in new england where road salt is used in the winter. The undercarriage is rusting because of this, the most dangerous aspect, however is the coil spring front mounts, or buckets that hold the bottom springs to the front axel assembly. Dodge hasn't offered to recall Dodge trucks to repair this dangerous design flaw, whereby the coil mounts were insufficiently coated, and improperly designed to trap salty water in them to accelerate the oxidation process. …”
NHTSA complaint #10565229, filed 2014-02, 160,000 miles“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the bracket that holds mechanic linkage that is connected to the engine. Also, two bolts that hold bracket in place broke and caused damage to the vehicle.manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated that the vehicle had no warranty or recalls, and they could not do anything for the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10027238, filed 2003-07, 53,500 miles“Front end wobbles after hitting bump. Wobble is so severe almost lost control of vehicle. Vehicle is well maintained, there are no worn out parts that caused this. This death wobble is a common problem with Dodge trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #10346130, filed 2010-07, 165,988 miles“The vehicle's lower ball joints failed at 38,000 miles. The cause has yet to be determined. The consumer found that both the driver and passenger side lower ball joints were greased out. The upper ball joint on the driver's side was out of suspension and greased out.”
NHTSA complaint #10051960, filed 2004-01, 38,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 20 | 3% |
| 2011 | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 | 29 | 6% |
| 2009 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 | 106 | 13% |
| 2005 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 | 71 | 9% |
| 2001 | 69 | 6% |
| 2000 | 35 | 7% |
| 1999 | 31 | 5% |
| 1998 | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 | 21 | 6% |
| 1996 | 27 | 9% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 16 | 14% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500
102 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
85 complaintsBrakes
64 complaintsAir bags
63 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsSeat belts
34 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsTires
27 complaintsOther or unknown
25 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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