1998 Dodge Ram seat belts problems
16 complaints about seat belts have been filed for the 1998 Dodge Ram, which is 2% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Had cruise control on at 60MPH. Road wet/slick. Vehicle started hydroplaning. Made funny noises. Lost traction. Spun around & front end hit guard rail. Air bags did not deploy. Driver has bruises from seat belt. Passenger not restrained. Hit windshield. Emergency room treatment.
The toddler was strapped in the booster seat by the lap and shoulder belts in the rear of the quad cab. Consumer had to hit brakes suddenly to keep from being involved in a collision. After applying the brakes the seat belt allowed the toddler to strike his head on the front seat. Dealer stated that the seat belt worked properly. The consumer stated that the fire department was consulted but does not have a remedy.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram
- Brakes 135 complaints
- 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