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1998 Dodge Ram electrical system problems

The 1998 Dodge Ram has 51 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

51

Electrical System complaints

8%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

0

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

What owners report

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FAIL TO DIM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. PRIOR TO THE FAILURES, SHE NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD NOT DIM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · July 8, 2009

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 1998 Dodge Ram have?

NHTSA has 51 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Ram electrical system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.