1997 DODGE RAM Seats Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM

3 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE RAM. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#728111 | Crash
OUTSIDE SEAT BACK BRACKET OF DRIVER SEAT FAILED IN REAR END COLLISION RESULTING IN DRIVER BEING MOVED INTO BACK SEAT. SEAT BACK BRACKET FAILED ABOVE THE RECLINER RATCHET ADJSUTER. TRUCK MOVING 5MPH, REARENDED BY VEHICLE APPROX AT 30MPH OR FASTER (EXCESSIVE SPEED, 283' SKID MARKS, DRY PAVEMENT, 96 HONDA ACCORD)
#544431 |
PASSENGER'S SEAT LEATHER REPAIRED, HOWEVER CONSUMER CLAIMS INTERIOR LEATHER TRIM IS STILL COMING APART, WORK WAS UNSATISFACTORY.
#703410 |
THE METAL PLATE INSIDE THE SEAT CLOSEST TO THE DRIVER'S DOOR THAT ALLOWS THE BACK OF THE SEAT TO PIVOT FORWARD PROTRUDES THROUGH THE SEAT FABRIC EXPOSING A SHARP POINT THAT HAS RIPPED 6 PAIRS OF MY PANTS ON THE LEFT REAR POCKET (AND CUT INTO A LEATHER WALLET) WHEN SITTING DOWN IN THE SEAT. THE REASON I HAD SO MANY PAIRS OF PANTS RIPPED IS THAT IT TOOK SEVERAL MONTHS FOR ME TO REALIZE EXACTLY "WHAT" WAS CAUSING THE RIPS. HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR HAVING MY WALLET IN MY LEFT POCKET I WOULD HAVE SURELY SUSTAINED A LACERATION ON MY LEFT BUTTOCK. I CURRENTLY HAVE ABOUT 12 LAYERS OF DUCT TAPE COVERING THE HOLE THAT THE POINT PROTRUDES THROUGH. WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE MANUFACTURER REPLACE THE SEAT AND $300 WORTH OF PANTS.

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 Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 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 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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