1998 Dodge Ram body problems

18 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 18
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Body: door
4
Frame and members
2
Body: bumpers
2
Body: trunk lid
1
Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments
1
Body: tailgate
1
Body
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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200k+

Dodge Ram body problems in other years

Related recalls

StructureReported September 8, 1998 · 12,400 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. These vehicles may have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. The bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame.
Risk: This condition can allow the cab to separate from the frame increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.

Recall number 98V208000 · Recall details

What 1998 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 28, 2012 · Body, Tires · 193,000 miles · AL

The spare tire mechanism that hold the tire under the bed broke. This failure was very dangerous since it occurred while I was driving, my spare tire fell onto the street and rolled. Luckily I was in a 35 MPH area, but cars still had to move out of the way of the rolling tire. Had I been on the interstate, it could have been disastrous.

Filed Mar 8, 2010 · Body · 74,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked he noticed the dash board of the vehicle was cracked badly. The contact stated that the weather was not hot and was not a factor with the vehicle dash board defect. The contact had pieces of the dashboard fly into his eyes. He took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic and testing. The dealer stated that the owner of the vehicle would have to pay for the repairs. There had been no repairs done at the time of the complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. The approximate current mileage was 85,000.

Filed May 19, 2004 · Body · CA

Consumer stated that one of cables that held the tailgate from falling broke. It just snapped off. Consumer was told by the mechanic that the cable had some rust damage.

Filed Jun 16, 2003 · Body · AZ · crash

While traveling on the highway vehicle was t-borne and the frame bent.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Body · MI

Front bumper is rusting from one side to the other. Bumper is pitted from the rust.*ak

Filed Jun 3, 2002 · Body · FL

Both front side doors would not open from either side. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that activator needed to be replaced. *ak

Filed Aug 10, 2001 · Body · TN

Tailgate broke on both sides while driving. Please provide additional information.

Filed Aug 7, 2001 · Body, Lights · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Consumer was hit in the rear by another vehicle which spun consumer's vehicle out of control, hitting a concrete wall. Automatic door locks didnot unlock, and dome light di dnot come on.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Body · MN

Recall 98 v 209 000/high engine idle speed: vehicle taken to dealer, zangarn dodge; albuquerque, nm; phone # 505/262-5480 for recall repairs. But, vehicle is still experiencing same problem. Dealer notified, and refused to reinspect vehicle. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Dec 18, 2000 · Body · TN

Consumer's vehicle not included in recall 98v‑208 concerning the bolts that attach the cab to the frame due to VIN, consumer has been unable to obtain detailed written explanation as to why the vehicle is not included. Nlm

Questions about the 1998 Dodge Ram body

Does the 1998 Dodge Ram have body problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the body of the 1998 Dodge Ram, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Ram body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Ram body?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V208000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Ram have the most body problems?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most body complaints are 1995 (26 complaints), 1996 (24 complaints) and 2001 (24 complaints).