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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1B7KF2362WJ••••••1998 Dodge RAM
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 1998 Dodge RAM build (5 vs 1).
5on this build
367on the model
251builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSuspension 1Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMar 2001
Air bags failed to deploy when vehicle was involved in an accident, traveling at approximately 35 mph. *ak the vehicle sustained severe front end damage, the impact was so severe that it caused the vehicle to turn 140 degrees almost rolling on the passenger side window, consumer…
Electrical SystemAug 1999
Horn is located on top of steering wheel where the airbags come out. Consumer cannot place entire hand on the horn to make it work . Only a single point he can press with his finger on the steering column. That is the only way he can hear the horn. *ak
SteeringMay 1998
Vehicle has had excessive sterring drift since purchased. Dealer has been unable to help correct problem. "they all do that" is the attitude. Seems to effect most dodge 4 x 4 trucks. Probably a design defect as they seem to all do this from discussions with other owners. Very…
Service BrakesMar 1998
The brakes pull to the right when applied creating a very dangerous driving hazzard. The truck has been to three different dodge dealers in a total of seven (7) times in an attempt to obtain a satisfactory repair. The dealers have done steering alignment and replace brake parts…
Suspension
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1B7KF2362WJ228796 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.