1998 Dodge RAM Van Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 32%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,498miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Dodge RAM Van, 32% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,498 miles. 5 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.
“While at a Dodge dealer for instrument cluster repair the verizon vehicle had an underhood fire which originated in the ABS module area. The ABS module and wiring connector, truck battery and other underhood components were burnt. Verizon has had similar fires in other vans of this model and believes this is a safety issue which warrants further investigation.”
NHTSA complaint #10086713, filed 2004-08, 94,498 miles“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“The vehicle experiences electrical problems/shorts which cause the interior light/tv/vcr/cd player to shut off and caused the asd 20 amp fuse to blow several times which resulted in the vehicle stalling while driving. Nlm”
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM Van
6 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 27, 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