Component Record

Dodge RAM 1998 Trailer Hitches and Towing Problems

12 distinct owners reported a trailer hitches and towing problem on the 1998 Dodge RAM - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V107000Reported April 11, 2000 - 357,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 357,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes135 Power Train90 Air Bags66 Electrical System49 Engine38 Suspension37

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.