1997 DODGE RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM 1500
6 suspension 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 Suspension 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.
THE HUB WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE AND WAS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY WITH A NEW ONE. DROVE APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES AND THE BRAND NEW HUB DID THE SAME EXACT THING. I CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT KEEPS CAUSING THE ISSUE NOR CAN I AFFORD TO KEEP REPLACING THEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL DODGE RAMS OVER THE YEARS AND WHILE THE HUB DOES GO OUT ON THEM I HAVE NEVER HAD ONE GO OUT RIGHT AFTER PUTTING IT ON. I HAVE DONE MY RESEARCH AND NOTICED THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS YEAR MODEL TRUCK. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE.
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 4X4. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BUT COULD FIND NO REASON FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE HE WAS ADVISED TO LUBRICATE THE STABILIZER BAR, DRAG LINK, TRACK BARS AND ANY COMPONENT THAT COULD BE LUBRICATED YET THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHEN DRIVING 50-70 MPH OVER ANY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 127,000.
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BRAKES, ROTORS, TRANSMISSION, AND ALIGNMENT MALFUNCTION.
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VEHICLE PULLS PULLS TO THE RIGHT AS IF OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
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
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