1998 Dodge RAM Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 483 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Dodge RAM, 1% of the 483 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Hood latch popped open while driving. Was able to pull over to the shoulder, closed the hood, and drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that this vehicle was not recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10090405, filed 2004-09“Vehicle has antil-lock brakes. When consumer applies brakes brake pedal goes to the floor, and there is pulsation within the brakes. Also, transmission doesn't have speed/gears slip, and there is a leak underneath the hood.”
NHTSA complaint #864240, filed 2000-06“While traveling at 45-50 MPH hood flipped backwords, causing poor visibility. Previously, consumer was having problems with hood hinge attachment coming undone. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #889079, filed 2001-05Related recalls
- 01V040000Feb 12, 2001On certain pickup trucks originally sold in or currently registered in the following "salt belt" states: maine, new hampshire, vermont, massachusetts, rhode…Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1999
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 8 | 2% |
| 1996 | 16 | 3% |
| 1995 | 28 | 5% |
| 1994 | 19 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM
113 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTires
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM
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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