1998 Dodge RAM 2500 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 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.
“The contact stated while driving 70mph, a smoke smell was noticed in the cab of the vehicle although no flames were visible. The contact pulled the vehicle over and removed the motor to the electric seat which melted. There is a NHTSA recalls, # 04v185000, 98v207000, regarding the ABS module and the fuel supply tube. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10152372, filed 2006-03, 160,000 miles“Passenger side front seat will not stay on its track. The seat rolled back and forth. As a result the passenger was thrown into the windshield when the brakes were suddenly applied.”
NHTSA complaint #10022877, filed 2003-06Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
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