1998 Dodge Ram 2500 brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 57 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 57 18% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Consumer was driving vehicle on the road at approximately 50 MPH, normal road condition; consumer was driving and approaching a blind curve when the vehicle in front caused consumer to apply brakes in an emergencey situation. Rear ABS failed to operate and the front wheels locked up on the vehicle, causing the consumer to hit rear of front vehicle. Driver sustained a neck injury.
I have tons of problems with my 1998 dodge ram 2500 diesel pick up truck.the brakes chronically fail to work, then lock up or catch on the second attempt. Had a bad sensor according to dodge, and it was replaced less than a year ago. I nearly ran into an 18 wheeler when the truck failed to stop at 4 way crossing. I had it worked on then and was told that a seal was leaking fluid and it wet the brake pads and caused them to to "slip".
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500
- Steering 27 complaints
- Body & structure 23 complaints
- Tires 22 complaints
- Transmission 21 complaints
- Fuel system 20 complaints
- Suspension 20 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Cruise control 18 complaints