1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 44about this part
- Share
- 20%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 143,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 44 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500, 20% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 143,000 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.
“I have tons of problems with my 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 diesel pick up truck.the brakes chronically fail to work, then lock up or catch on the second attempt. Had a bad sensor according to Dodge, and it was replaced less than a year ago. I nearly ran into an 18 wheeler when the truck failed to stop at 4 way crossing. I had it worked on then and was told that a seal was leaking fluid and it wet the brake pads and caused them to to slip . I am having problems again this week and was told by my mechanic to see if the brake system had been recalled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10028435, filed 2003-07, 94,000 miles“Brake line rusted out and failed causing loose of brake in traffic. Once fuel tank was removed this exposed the problem area. Rear wiring harness runs directly against the fuel line trapping road grim, water, salt, causing corrosion at this point.”
NHTSA complaint #10937878, filed 2016-12, 179,000 miles“While turning left at any speed have a serious shudder. Truck has new wheel bearings tie rod ends rotors and calipers done at Dodge dealership. The shudder is heard and felt in floor board nothing in brake pedal or steering wheel. Shudder is less audible when put into neutral and coasting while turning left.”
NHTSA complaint #10465674, filed 2012-07, 146,000 miles“Went to put brakes on and driver side rear brake line blew and ABS and parking brake light are on. Im going to fix it myself but wish there would be a recall about this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10542328, filed 2013-09, 170,000 miles“When applying brakes vehicle pullled to the right, and the driver lost control of vehicle several times. The dealer has attempted to repair this problem eight times, but could not fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10034119, filed 2003-08, 28,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 34 | 7% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 72 | 23% |
| 1998 | 44 | 20% |
| 1997 | 39 | 18% |
| 1996 | 80 | 27% |
| 1995 | 61 | 23% |
| 1994 | 42 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 44% |
| 1992 | 10 | 31% |
| 1991 | 8 | 50% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500
29 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsTires
22 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500
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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