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1997 DODGE RAM Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM

4 electrical systemwiringinteriorunder dash complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE RAM. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash Complaints

#10011266 | Fire
THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE UNDER THE DASHBOARD, WHICH RESULTED IN A FIRE. *JB THE CONSUMER HAS REQUESTED INFORMATION ABOUT OTHER VEHICLES (SAME MAKE/MODEL) WHO HAS EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. SCC
#713665 |
HEADIGHTS ON LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERATIVE UPON TILTING STEERING WHEEL DOWNWARD. RAISING TILT WHEEL, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME OPERATIVE. POSITION OF STEERING WHEEL DID NOT EFFECT HIGHBEAMS, ONLY THE LOWBEAMS. UPON REMOVAL OF THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN COWL, IT BECAME APPARENT THAT THE LOWBEAM WIRE TO THE DIMMING SWITCH HAD BECOME CHAFFED BY THE MOVEMENT OF THE TILT ASSEMBLY, MELTING THE WIRE INSULATION, AND CREATING A HIGH RESISTANCE CONNECTION TO THE STEERING COLUMN, STRONG ENOUGH FOR THE WIRE TO PART BUT NOT ALLOWING THE AMOUNT OF CURRENT FLOW NEEDED TO BLOW THE FUSE TO THE LIGHTING CIRCUIT OVERCURRENT DEVICE. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE IS 12,000 MILES PAST WARRANTY ( 36 MONTHS/36,000 MILES) THE SELLING DEALER REFUSED TO TREAT THE PROBLEM AS FACTORY DEFECT AND STATED OVER THE TELEPHONE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS MINE AND THAT I WOULD MOST LIKELY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR. IT IS MY POSITION THAT WIRING HARNESSES...
#705477 | Fire
VEHICLE SITTING IN DRIVEWAY AFTER BEING USED ALL DAY. OWNER WAS ALERTED TO PROBLEM WHEN THE HORN ON THE VEHICLE STARTED BLOWING. OWNER WENT OUTSIDE OF HOME TO SEE WHY THE HORN BLOWING AND FOUND THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. FIRE OF VEHICLE FULLY INVOLVED WHEN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. *AK
#704753 | Fire
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE.

Other 1997 DODGE RAM Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 39 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 37 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 31 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 15 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 12 complaints Tirestreadbelt 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 11 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 10 complaints Suspensionfront 10 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 8 complaints Steering 8 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 8 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Structurebodydoor 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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