1998 Dodge RAM 1500 visibility problems

13 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Windshield
3
Rearview mirrors/devices
2
Glass, side/rear
2
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
1
Rearview mirrors/devices: interior
1
Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
1
Power window devices and controls
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge RAM 1500 visibility problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Body, Visibility · 160,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard fractured into pieces. The contact also stated that both side view mirrors fractured down the middle when the defrost system was activated. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2006 · Visibility · 97,000 miles · AL

98 dodge ram 1500 2wd windshield cracked from the dash to the top during when I sprayed water on it in the shade. It was not hot, warm but not hot. Next day the dash cracked from the same spot all the way to the glove compartment. I know of 3 other dodge 1500's that have the same crack in the windshield and dash. I suspect and engineering failure...a stress point. Only I drive this truck. Nothing has hit the windscreen there. No chips or scratches in the area of the break.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Visibility · WV

The windshield tint is at eye level causing poor visibility in sunlight. Please provide further details.

Filed May 5, 2003 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · WI

Vehicle's windshield wiper linkage arm fell off while in use, resulting in the wiper being inoperative.

Filed Feb 4, 2003 · Visibility · UT · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision and none of the airbags deployed. This resulted in driver being injured. Please provide any further information. Ph

Filed Jul 3, 2002 · Visibility · GA

Manufacturer was aware, but did not notify consumers of possibility of bacteria and fungi growth in AC/heating system causing health concerns for the occupents of the vehicle because of fungi and mold spores emitted through the AC system. Over the last few years have had extraoridnary problems with sinus infections caused by mold spores and fungi spores being emitted without my knowledge through the ventilation system of the vehicle. Manufacturer was aware of condition, and had issued technical service bulletins about the problem, but did not notify consumers putting their/my health at risk.

Filed Jun 7, 2001 · Fuel system, Steering · MA

Cronic problems in saftey related items: steering, tires, mirrors fuel system

Filed Aug 10, 2000 · Lights, Visibility · TX

The interior lights will not work independently of each other and the headlight switch came out in the consumers hands on two occasions.

Filed Apr 22, 2000 · Visibility · CO · crash

Placement of mirror, width of door post make it impossible to see all traffic comming from right. Mirror could be lowered at least 3 inches. This also caused an exact accident with a '95 ram. Visibilty is very limited by the post coupled with poor mirror placement.

Filed Jan 3, 2000 · Visibility · UN

While the consumer was replacing the windshield, he noticed that the pinchweld primer used to adhere to the factory paint had failed.

Questions about the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 visibility

Does the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the visibility of the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have the most visibility problems?

The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most visibility complaints are 2006 (65 complaints), 2009 (56 complaints) and 2002 (53 complaints).