1998 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 44 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 44 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 98,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 5
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 98,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 4 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.
The driver seat belt became unbuckled various times. I have replace the buckle side of it on my own. Also the rear end is making noise right after warranty expired, now I'm supposed to replace it onmy own.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500
- Body & structure 102 complaints
- Brakes 72 complaints
- Air bags 63 complaints
- Transmission 45 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Seat belts 34 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints