1997 DODGE RAM 1500 Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM 1500

4 power trainautomatic transmissioncooling unit and lines 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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All Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines Complaints

#10223001 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INSPECTION STATION AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED BY THE DEALER ON AUGUST 19, 1997 UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V084000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES). THE DEALER FAILED TO USE A STAINLESS STEEL RETAINER FOR THE REPAIR AS STATED IN THE RECALL NOTICE. INSTEAD, THE ORIGINAL PLASTIC PART WAS STILL ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72000. UPDATED 05/06/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER DID NOT MAKE THE REPAIR AND THE TRANSMISSION EVENTUALLY FAILED.
#752700 |
TRANSMISSION COOLING SYSTEM FAILED... TWO TRANSMISSIONS LATER THEY DISCOVER THE PROBLEM. THE FIRST FAILURE AT 24000 WAS UNDER WARRANTY, THE SECOND FAILURE AT 48000 THEY CLAIMED WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND COST ME $1500... THIS PROBLEM IS PREVELANT IN MOST 1997 (1500 DODGE RAMS,GAS). JUST ASK A STRANGER DRIVING ONE. FEEL FREE TO CALL ME 1-530-332-9565. NO ONE IS DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
#877722 |
TRANSMISSION COOLING LINE WHICH CONNECTS TO RADIATOR HAS NO CIRCULATION. THIS CAUSES VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT, DAMAGING TRANSMISSION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE RPROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#854087 |
THE OIL TRANSMISSION LINES CAUSING ALL THE FLUID TO LEAK OVER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *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 Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 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 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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