1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,816miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500, 4% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,816 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 a 1998 Dodge RAM 2500 diesel which I bought in 1999 and in may 2001 the dash cracked. I bought a new one but the dealer wants $400.00 to install it. I understand there is problem with the dashes in these trucks. And a recall is pending.”
NHTSA complaint #10189821, filed 2007-05, 50,549 miles“The dash board on my truck is cracking and I am very concerned with the air bag being rendered useless as a result of this and also the dangers to myself and possible passengers due to the broken pieces of dash being thrown around in the event of an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10166524, filed 2006-08, 74,000 miles“I have a 1998 Dodge 2500 quad cab with the cummings diesel. I tow a enclosed lawn trailer that weighs about 500 lbs. Hitch is rated at 10'000 lbs. About a month ago I started having trouble unhitching my trailer. Had to put rear wheels on a 2x4 to get the dolly down. I checked the hitch and found the 2 rear boltholes hat tore outand the 2 middle holes were cracked allowing the hitch to drop about 1 1/4 inches. I contacted the local dealer the stated no recall so no repair. I contacted the mfg. And was told the same thing. So about a month later I tried again no hitch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166823, filed 2006-08, 149,633 miles“The throttle linkage is a recall. I took it to douglas chrystler jeep Dodge ram dealer in venice, fl and they said they couldn't help me because the recall had already been performed once. Seeing that it is a safety recall I was under the impression that they would take care of it but when I called they said they can only replace a recall item once. Vehicle lunges forward when I am at a stop light and idles high.”
NHTSA complaint #11196177, filed 2019-04“The contact owns a 1998 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the trailer hitch fractured in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 00v107000 (trailer hitches). The failure mileage was 158,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10748545, filed 2015-08, 158,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 35 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 10% |
| 2001 | 36 | 8% |
| 2000 | 14 | 7% |
| 1999 | 21 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology