17 problems related to horn assembly have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Truck setting still in yard, horns starting blowing without anyone around, pulled fuse to stop. Two shops have been unable to diagnose problem. Horns do not work at all now. Replaced with new horns and still don't work.
Horn does not work unless you hit it in the right spot and you have to hit it very very hard to the point where it hurts your hand,then some times it still don't work. It is a safety hazard and should be recalled.
Horn button doesn't work. When it does work, it won't turn off. Horn button is connected to the airbag on my truck.
The horn on my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 will only blow with about 50 lbs of pressure applied to the steering wheel and only if you push on the exact spot. This is a big safety issue a guy backed out of a parking spot and right into the side of my truck . I tried to blow the horn but I couldn't get it to work until it was to late.
I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The dash cracked in several places a couple of years ago along with the bezel. Also have a problem with horn, it is very hard to activate when pushed. These items are a concern being near or part of the air bag deployment if in a crash. I believe the dash and bezel are cheaply made and Dodge needs to replace these at what ever cost to prevent possible injury if persons are in a crash while operating or riding in their vehicles.
Consumer noticed in cold weather horn assembly is hard to depress in an emergency.
Horn is hard to blow. Rear end makes whining noise and it started using 5 quarts of oil between oil changes. I only have 36000 miles on it. They replaced manifold intake gasket at my expense. The fuel gauge does not work right. Luckily I didn't ruin the engine that I know of. I understand there have been a lot of problems with intake gaskets. How long does it take to get a recall on defective parts?.
Horn switch failed intermittently.
The horn turned on by itself. The battery was disconnected and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that horn assembly has to be replaced.
Horn button is impossible to press to actuate horn. This is my second truck of same year and this is a recurring problem.
Tl - the contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the horn failed. The contact had to apply excessive force to the steering wheel in order for the horn to activate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that the air bag and horn contact unit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 2,300 and the current mileage was 65,000. Kmj.
Little horn buttons that are situated on the steering wheel are too hard to locate, and needs to press in middle of the buttons directly in order to blow the horn, which may be needed in emergency situation. Please provide further information.
In the event of an emergency, the horn button cannot be located without taking eyes off the road.
The horn is very difficult to use. It must be hit hard at exactly the right spot to function. When in a panic (I. E. When horn use is necessary) it is unlikely that one can hit the right spot. In very cold weather (below freezing) the horn does not work at all.
The horn is almost impossible to work in an emergency. You have to hit it in exacly the right spot for it to work with a sizable amount of force. I took it to the dealer thinking it was a problem with my vehicle alone. They said they tested it and it was the same as all other horns. I have almost been involved in several accidents because I have not be able to warn a person moving into my lane because I could not get my horn to work. Please look into this issue as I feel it poses a threat of danger to anyone who opperates this vehicle.
Horn is almost impossible to use due to the excessive amount of force needed to make contact within the horn button. The horn unuseable in emergency situations.
Horn replaced due to difficulty in engagement.