1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles.
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.
“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. …”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 8 | 3% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
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 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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