1998 Dodge Ram air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 66 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Ram, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 66 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 48 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 37 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 48 crashes, 37 injuries.
What owners wrote
While stopping at traffic light was rearended by another vehicle causing a chain reaction collision, and air bags did not deploy. 2 passengers and driver were injured. Vehicle was totaled.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator randomly illuminates and the air bag chime will begin to sound. The horn in the vehicle has also stopped working. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and provided them with information he found online regarding NHTSA campaign id number 01v153000 (air bags). He was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram
- Brakes 135 complaints
- Transmission 62 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints