1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Dodge RAM 3500, 3% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 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.
“While trying to put seat belts on they locked up. Consumer unable to put seat belt on. Seat belt would not come out of seat due to malfunction in the motor. This is a common problem that manufacturer is aware of and refuses to rectify.”
NHTSA complaint #848792, filed 1999-09Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM 3500
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM 3500
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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