1998 Dodge RAM Van Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 27%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,648miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1998 Dodge RAM Van, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,648 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Dt: contact complained of brake problems since 1999 due to battery acid leaking onto the brake lines and causing corrosion. There was a recall issued for this make/model, but this specific vehicle did not fall under the recall campaign. The problem wa srepaired by putting a rubber tray under the battery.”
NHTSA complaint #10126995, filed 2005-06“Consumer has experienced front brake problems, first the caliper brake bolt was pulled out and rested inside the drum, then both front brake hoses bursted at the same time while driving on highway resulting in a three car collision. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #554471, filed 2000-09Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM Van
7 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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