1998 Dodge Van problems
Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Dodge Van. Electrical system is the most reported problem area, at 15% of complaints. Next are air bags (12%) and latches & locks (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 15% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What the data shows
None of these complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 100% of model years in our database.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 1998 ranks 4th most-complained-about out of 4 model years of the Dodge Van with enough data (10 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Seat belts are placed in the wrong spot. When pulling the restraint across the shoulder, the lap part of of the belt is positioned up around the waist instead of the hips. Dealer has been contacted.
Windshield wiper will quit working during operation, causing poor visibility . Dealer has replaced motor twice, but defect keeps reoccurring.
Fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. Also, dealer previously replaced two other faulty fuel tanks which leaked. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Nar 04/10/2003 the consumer is requesting reimbursement for repairs done on air bag assembly. After repairs were made a recall was issued. The consumer has including receipts of the amount paid for repairs but dodge has refused to make payments. Please investigate.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side door will not open. The vehicle is equipped with automatic door locks; however there is no over ride for the locks. The door can not be opened from the inside or outside. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer have been alerted.