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1998 Dodge RAM 1500 Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 07/12/2026

83Structure complaints
16%Of all 520 complaints
#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE83 · 16%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION34 · 6.5%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL33 · 6.3%
AIR BAGS29 · 5.6%
Unspecified / other24 · 4.6%

Share of the 520 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 overview page.

Structure complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 have structure problems?

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500: 83 of 520 complaints on file (16%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Dodge RAM 1500 have in total?

520 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 66 involved a crash, 16 involved a fire, 56 reported injuries, and 8 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.