1998 Dodge RAM Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%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 13 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Dodge RAM, 3% of the 483 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Studs keep breaking on the front wheels. In november 2002 right front studs fell off as a mechanic was taking the tires off as part a maintenance inspection. Items replaced. In march 2002, I was replacing the calipers and as I placed the lug wrench manual type on the lug nuts two fell off from the front right and one from the front left. I am not sure if the two front right were the same ones that were replaced in nov 2002. I am currently working with a dealership to have the broken studs replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #760521, filed 2002-04“1998 Dodge RAM tire fell off while driving. Consumer states that the tire fell off while driving on the highway. This caused the vehicle to stop in the center lane of the highway. The lug nuts were missing. The vehicle was also struck my another vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0246-90)”
NHTSA complaint #10226215, filed 2008-04“While driving the front left tire came off, as a result the vehicles sustained damage to the left front tire and rim, front disc, wheel studs and the radiator began leaking fluid, possible lug, nut or bolt failure (ohio traffic crash report). Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #567274, filed 2002-09“The studs on the wheel broke while diving causing the tire to come off the vehicle, the rim was also broken in half, the consumer is requesting reimbursement. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #563573, filed 2001-10“While driving at 50mph right rear wheel separated from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to hit the guardrail. Dealer said itwas the owners fault. Vehicle has not been repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #849669, filed 1999-10Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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