1998 Dodge RAM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 6%of 483 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Dodge RAM, 6% of the 483 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Rear suspension clunks on turns with ligth/no load in bed. Sounds like the gas tank shifting side to side or spring pack noise. Other owner's I've talked too have same problem. The rear sliding glass window leaks at the top at highway speeds in heavy rain. The two tone paint is fading. You can see the bottom color through the top color. Also, I've hear from several other owners about premature front ball joint failures although I haven't had this problem yet.”
NHTSA complaint #701957, filed 1999-01“My 1998 Dodge RAM equipped with an automatic transmission shifts into neutral when hitting hard bumps in the road. Chrysler district manager says all Dodge rams do this and I ought to drive a little slower. The ABS brakes have also fairled on a steep decline. The noise from the front end was horrendous and the wheels continued to roll with no effort to stop. Also the front end of this truck cannot be aligned. Dodge has attempted to correct the problem by installing aftermarket ball joints, however problem still exists and I have gone thru 3 sets of tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #701642, filed 1998-12“When applying brakes downhill and going over a bump on pavement ABS system releases. Will not grab again until vehicle is on level ground. Taken to dealer 3 times, said vehicle operated as it should, and ABS system was fine. Disconnecting speed sensor, eliminates the problem, but it is potentially dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #896954, filed 2001-09“The vehicle vibrates (up/down) severely in the 40-45mph and 60-65mph range. Since the original tires were fairly worn, new tires were purchased and were force balanced by the dealership. The problem still persists with no solution in sight. Correspondence with daimler/chrysler has not raised any concern or interest on their part. There is currently one other complaint in the odi database identical to this one.”
NHTSA complaint #759633, filed 2002-03“Front coil springs broke which has caused the front in of the vehicle to float, and is very unstable when driving at any speeds. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has yet to determine cause of problem. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #890647, filed 2001-06Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 | 49 | 8% |
| 1995 | 59 | 10% |
| 1994 | 47 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge RAM
113 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
80 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsOther or unknown
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsTires
18 complaintsSeat belts
16 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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