Wheel Related Problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (two problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel Bolts problems
2
Wheel problems
2
Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

The Wheel Bolts problem

1998 Dodge Ram 1500 truck front left wheel separated from the vehicle then struck a ditch. According to the police report, one of the five studs had broken off and three other appeared to have just lost lug nuts. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0255-89) letter updated 03/17/bf   Read details...

The Wheel problem

I was driving down I-94 going north in the center lane, suddenly it felt like I had a flat tire on the driver side front tire. I slowly turned into the right lane and suddenly my entire wheel rolled off my truck at about 55 mph down the highway towards the left lane and then bounced up between the   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

While turning a sharp curve at 30 mph left rear wheel hub disconnected from vehicle. Dealer was not notified. Feel free to provide any further information.   Read details...


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