1998 Dodge Ram lights problems

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

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 3%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Headlights: switch
5
Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch
2
Back up lights
2
Turn signal: switch
1
Tail lights: switch
1
Headlights
1
Brake lights
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Ram lights problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Dodge Ram lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Electrical, Lights · 132,216 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram. The contact stated that the brake lights and interior lighting fail to dim when the vehicle is turned off. Prior to the failures, she noticed that the instrument panel lights would not dim. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 132,216. Updated 07/28/09. *lj updated 07/30/09.

Filed Nov 6, 2003 · Lights · 150,000 miles · GA · fire

While driving the headlight switch assembly has caught on fire without warning.

Filed Oct 21, 2002 · Lights · TX

Headlight "winked" off and on several times then quit working, they returned to normal operation after about 10 min. Dt

Filed Aug 8, 2002 · Lights · MT

When hitting dimmer switch to dim headlights, headlights will go completely off. Contacted dealer.*ak

Filed Apr 22, 2002 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Electrical system kept burning out, causing dashboard and tail lights to go out, without warning. *akheadlight switch was checked and dealer found melted plastic wire to the switch connector. Switch was replaced, then the tail lights went out. Still the same problem.

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Airbags, Lights · DE

Airbag light comes on and off intermittently. Dealership was aware of problem. When he turned left signal light windshield wipers came on and off. The defective clock spring replaced at dealer at owners cost.

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 May 5, 2000 · Electrical, Lights · FL

Horn does not sound when depressed; backup lights lens cover is tinted.

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Lights · TX

While driving headlights went out. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further details.

Filed Aug 20, 1999 · Airbags, Lights · TX · crash

While consumer was driving at 50 MPH, rear ended a trailer which didn't have any type of lights. Also, driver's side air bag did not deploy.

Questions about the 1998 Dodge Ram lights

Does the 1998 Dodge Ram have lights problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Dodge Ram, 3% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Ram lights problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Ram lights?

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

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

The Dodge Ram model years with the most lights complaints are 1995 (24 complaints), 1996 (18 complaints) and 1994 (16 complaints).