1998 Dodge RAM Van Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,605miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1998 Dodge RAM Van, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,605 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.
“Since the air bag control module recall 99v002000 repairs were performed the air bag light come on, and the dashboard components failed to function. Dealership serviced the vehicle several times, but they haven't corrected the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10074088, filed 2004-05, 3,605 miles“Consumer was driving on smooth surface when dual airbags deployed, causing burns and minor injures to driver. There was no impact/prior accident and no undercarriage impact. Cause unknown, dealer simply wants to repack and repair the bags and return it to the driver.”
NHTSA complaint #861177, filed 2000-05Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM Van
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM Van
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.
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