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Dodge RAM 1998 Latches, Locks and Linkages Problems

4 distinct owners reported a latches, locks and linkages problem on the 1998 Dodge RAM - 1% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V040000Reported February 12, 2001 - 701,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 701,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes135Power Train90Air Bags66Electrical System49Engine38Suspension37
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.