NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Owner Comments

problem #5

Oct 152001

Ram Van 3500

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Battery exploded while starting vehicle. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Victoria, TX, USA

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problem #4

Nov 011998

Ram Van 3500

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Battery failed.yh

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

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problem #3

Jun 011999

Ram Van 3500 4WD

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1. transmission would not shift into overdrive. After keeping the truck for 34 days, dealership finally put in a rebuilt tranny. 2. driver's side mirror vibrates at highway speeds, rendering it useless. Dealer blamed it on the bug shield. 3. battery completely died right after warranty expired. 4. front wheels make constant clicking noise...suspect failed bearings. 5. steering wheel made cracking sound when turning to left or right...took several attempts to fix it. Truck is total piece of junk!

- Derby, KS, USA

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problem #2

Sep 011999

Ram Van 3500 4WD

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Brakes don't stop at low speeds and lock up under wet conditions, ring and pinion due to premature wear at 19500, dead battery (H.D.) after 2 years

- Vineland, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Battery failed.yh

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

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