1997 DODGE RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM 1500
6 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
NOTICED A HIGH PITCHED WHINE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE ABOUT 30-40 SECONDS BEFORE THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY LOCKED UP. TRAVELING ON A SECONDARY TO A CITY STREET SLOWING TO 30 MPH. AXLE ASSEMBLY LOCKED UP AT 45 MPH CAUSING A SKID THAT WAS CONTROLLED. AXLE HOUSING SPLIT, DRIVE SHAFT DETACHED, GEAR LUBE DRAINED OUT AND TIRES ARE SEVERELY FLAT SPOTTED. SKID LENGTH WAS 115 FT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SHAFT AND GEAR INADVERTENTLY DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO SHIFT THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK, IT FAILED TO SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
LINES STARTING LEADING AN BURNED TRANSMISSION OUT DON'T PULL AT ALL ANYMORE 97 DODGE RAM 1500 SPORT. *TR
CONSUMER CALLED ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END THAT NEEDS THE RTP REBUILT. MANUFACTURE STATED THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. DEALER STATED THAT IT NEEDS TO BE REBUILT. *PH THE REAR PINION SEAL LEAKED DIFFERENTIAL FLUID AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS VERY NOISY. THE DEALER NOTICED THAT THE CARRIER BEARINGS AND RING AND PINION WERE WORN. *SCC *NLM
DODGE HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WHEN THE MANUFACTURER SENT OUT A BULLETIN STATING SINCE APRIL ALL TRANSTEC GASKET SETS AND OVER HAUL KITS HAVE CONTAINED AN UPDATED SEAL FOR THE DIRECT(FRONT) CLUTCH. THIS SEAL HAS A WIDER BASE THAN PREVIOUS SEAL THIS IS TO COMPENSATE FOR THE GROOVE THAT HAS POSSIBLY BEEN MACHINED INCORRECTLY FROM THE FACTORY IT HAS BEEN PROVEN IN EXTENSIVE FIELD TESTING TO CORRECT DELAY IN REVERSE SLIPPING 2-3 AND NO 2-3 COMPLAINTS TRANSTEC #28313 IS MADE OF VITON TO RESIST WEAR AND HEAT DETERIORATION ALL TRANSTEC KITS WITH THE DATE CODE OF E99 OR LATER CONTAIN THE NEW PART. *TS *NLM *DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS***769353
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
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
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