1998 Dodge Ram 1500 air bags problems
63 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 63 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 105,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 41 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 31 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 105,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 41 crashes, 31 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
While driving at 55MPH the consumer hit another vehicle head-on, driver's side/passenger's side air bags didn't deploy, resulted in an injury and a death.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician determined that the air bag clock spring failed and would need to be replaced. The contact was made aware that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 01v153000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000. Ma 08/13/15
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500
- Body & structure 102 complaints
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Transmission 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Seat belts 34 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints