1998 Dodge Ram electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 49 complaints for the 1998 Dodge Ram, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Have to put extreme pressure on the horn pad in order for the horn to sound. When driver needs the horn to go off quickly it is impossible.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed. The brake indicator light also illuminated. The brakes also failed intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test and the contact was informed that the braking system was functioning properly but the failures were causing by an electric component.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram
- Brakes 135 complaints
- Air bags 66 complaints
- Transmission 62 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 30 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints