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…”
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.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.