10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,000 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 1500 engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 192004

Ram Van 1500 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

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

While driving at 65 mph accelerator became stuck. Consumer was not able to control vehicle and it collided with the vehicle in front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that a new accelerator cable was needed, but none were available. Manufacturer claimed that that this type of cable was no longer manufactured.

- Revere, MA, USA

problem #1

Jan 011998

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
A solid steel adjusting rod in throttle linkage has broken three times. Each incident causes vehicle to fall into an idling gear during normal operation of vehicle, and has occurred at various speeds. Dealership was able to examine vehicle on the third incident because it took place in that area. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

- Ellensburg, WA, USA

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