10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Apr 252001

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Not sure, but sounds to me like your NHTSA item number SB049106(electrical system:ignition:electronic control unit).there is a surge of R.P.M.`S of 2000 or 3000 and a grinding or "harshness" sound at different times.

- Avalon, NJ, USA

problem #3

Feb 172001

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 121999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Intermitant surging in engine resulting in driveline clunk or harshness in transmission.

- Ramsey, MN, USA

problem #1

Dec 121996

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving the vehicle just shuts off without warning. This has happened about (6) times since purchasing vehcile on Dec. 7, 1996. Vehicle has been in the shop (3) times for problem. Problem still exists.

- Loogootee, IN, USA

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