1998 Dodge Ram 1500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 72 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 72 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 133,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 5
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 132,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 7 injuries, 5 deaths.
What owners wrote
Tire seperated from truck, causing loss of control, rolled ? Times, everyone was ejected and killed except for 1. I do not want my information released to the manufacturer, pending legal matters.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the ABS indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram and fiat at 200 automall dr roseville, ca 95661. And the contact was informed that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was diagnosed repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500
- Body & structure 102 complaints
- Air bags 63 complaints
- Transmission 45 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Seat belts 34 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints