1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500, 4% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Seat belt controller failed and caused my batteries to drain. Left us stranded in the middle of nowhere. Once we recharged our batteries we had to unplug the seat belt controller that was causing the draw on the batteries. We could not use our seat belts.”
NHTSA complaint #11222592, filed 2019-06, 212,000 miles“Front seat belts will no longer release therefore cannot be used anymore. Requires replacement of seat belt control module and it is no longer available at dealers or anywhere else. This is a huge safety issue if you cannot use your seat belts anymore. Chrysler should be required to issue a recall on all Dodge trucks with the seat belts mounted in the seat backs that use this module for proper operation. There are a ton of people posting on the internet having this same seat belt lock up problem. Please help!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10583660, filed 2014-04, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the seat belts would not extend or retract. The contact stated that the the seat belts were tied to the air bag and several electrical sensors in the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. The manufacturer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10839005, filed 2016-02, 105,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver seat belts would not release out of the buckles and the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11121845, filed 2018-08, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Dodge RAM 2500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front seat belts were locked. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 89,655.”
NHTSA complaint #10327024, filed 2010-04, 89,655 milesSeat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 2 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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