1998 Dodge Ram brakes problems
135 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1998 Dodge Ram, which is 21% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 135 21% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 17 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 17 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
When applying the brakes on wet pavement/gravel/snow or ice, anti-lock brakes locked up and vehicle kept moving without stopping. Driver was involved in a rear end crash because of the brakes. The problem was reported to the dealership. Dealer tried to correct the problem numerous times. However, problem continues to exist..et.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram van with aftermarket bendix brakes (model number: 13481).the contact was driving 10 MPH when the brakes were applied but the vehicle did not respond, causing the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. There were no injuries.the contact did not call the manufacturer of the vehicle or the brakes in regard to the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram
- Air bags 66 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