1997 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM 1500

6 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

Complaints

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Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10161737 | July 7, 2006

SEATS WILL NOT RECLINE NOR FLIP FORWARD. THIS HAS CAUSED A BACK SEAT PASSENGER TO FALL GETTING OUT OF THE 1997 DODGE RAM BECOMING INJURED. VEHICLE MISSES, STUTTERS AND ENGINE PULSES AT 50 MPH. HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE FIRST ONWER. TRANSMISSION REBUILT AND STILL DOES IT. DEALER CAN NOT FIND PROBLEM AFTER SPENDING $900.00 ON A TUNE-EP AND DIAGNOSTICS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. DOING SINCE FIRST OWNER. DEALER CHECKS, CHARGED HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS AND WITHIN 8 HOURS OF USE LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND STAYS LIGHT. OCCASIONALLY IT WILL BLINK THEN REMAIN ON. TAKEN TO DEALER AGAIN AND THEY STATED THIS VEHICLE IS SENSITIVE EVEN A GAS CAP NOT TIGHT WILL TRIGGER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. THIS LIGHT REMAINS ON, WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY ENGINE - NOTHING! *NM

#10096460 | October 26, 2004 Fire

I WAS DRVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE, THE FRONT CAB ONLY. ME AND MY CHILDREN JUMPED OUT JUST IN TIME BEFORE IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

#10050109 | December 4, 2003

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. HE TRIED TO REPAIR 3 TIMES,BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. *PH

#10050110 | December 4, 2003

WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND HAD IT TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. HE TRIED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES, BUT WAS UNABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *PH

#10036777 | August 28, 2003

TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEMS FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY OXYGEN SENSORS PAINT CHIPPING AND FADING BURNS OIL WORST THAN ADVERTISED FUEL MILEAGE EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR PREMATURELY EXCESSIVE BRAKE WEAR PREMATURELY

#717629 | January 20, 2000

THE AUTOMOBILE SHOP THAT REPAIRED MY TRUCK SAID THAT WHEN THE DEALER REPLACED MY REAR MAIN SEAL THE JOB WAS DONE IMPROPERLY. THAT WAS MOST LIKELY THE REASON THE ENGINE FAILED. THE ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN THE NEW PARTS CAME IN THE NEW OIL PICK UP TUBE SCREAN WAS A LOT LARGER THAN THE OLD ONE. *AK

Other 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Structure 58 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 38 complaints Unknown Or Other 26 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 15 complaints Air Bags 13 complaints Tires 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Electrical System 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 9 complaints Exterior Lighting 8 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 7 complaints Equipment 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 7 complaints Steering 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Service Brakes Air 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint

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