1998 Dodge RAM 3500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Dodge RAM 3500, 3% of the 105 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Stress fracture in passenger mirror and driver mirror. Heard from dealer that this has been a problem, but do not see it listed anywhere. Has happened to me in each mirror separately. First time while using the mirror defogger, 2nd time while just driving down the road. The mirrors just crack up the middle and the sound is like someone has thrown a rock at your vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #723914, filed 2000-06“When driving both of the side view mirrors cracked. Consumer notified the dealer about this issue in the past. However, the problem recurred. Vehicle needed repair on front brakes; however, it was declined by the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #10074054, filed 2004-07Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 31 | 12% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
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 complaintsSeat belts
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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