1997 DODGE RAM 3500 Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM 3500
3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
DASH STARTED TO BRAKE ON MY 1997 DODGE 3500 TRUCK LEAVING SHARP EDGES, I HAVE LOST APPROX 50% OF THE TOP OF DASH EXPOSING ELECTRICAL WIRING AT PRESENT UNABLE TO USE A/C AS SMALL PIECES OF PLASTIC FLY UP OCCASIONALLY I HAVE A DASH MAT AT THE PRESENT TIME AND STILL CANNOT USE A/C SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE NO-ONE IN FLORIDA IS COMFORTABLE DRIVING WITH NO A/C AND I DON NOT THINK I SHOULD DRIVE WITH A MAT COVERING THE DASH FOR THE NEXT 5 OR SO YEARS I HAVE COMPLAINED TO DODGE AND THEY JUST IGNORE THE FACT THEY USE DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. *TR
THE TOP OF MY DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING AND STICK OUT, IT SNAPPED OF EASY AS IT WAS VERY BRITTLE. I HAVE APPROX 40% OF MY DASH MISSING. IF THE FLORIDA SUN DID THIS- WHAT WILL IT DO TO THE WIRING THAT IS SHOWING THIS I BELIEVE IS A MATERIAL DEFECT AND DODGE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. *TR
DASH CRACKING. *TR
Other 1997 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
16 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
3 complaints
Air Bags
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint