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Dodge RAM 1998 Brakes Problems

135 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 1998 Dodge RAM - 28% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage135 complaints

135 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V185000Reported April 12, 2004 - 44,588 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 12, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 44,588 vehicles across all affected models.

98V075000Reported April 8, 1998 - 1,550 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 1,550 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train90Air Bags66Electrical System49Engine38Suspension37Fuel and Propulsion System29
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.