6.2

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,000 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 engine problems

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Owner Comments

problem #6

Jun 252003

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500

  • 72,000 miles

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

Consumer stated that oil light has illuminated, and oil is burning too fast. Cause unknown.

- Gardendale, AL, USA

problem #5

Feb 122003

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced problems with the intake gaskets. Consumer replaced them twice and then had problems with carbon build up. The vehicle needed a new engine. The problem started when the gaskets failed, which caused oil to leak into the valves.

- Rolla, MO, USA

problem #4

Nov 132002

(reported on)

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The intake gaskets was replaced twice, which caused the engine light to illuminate.

- Rolla, MO, USA

problem #3

May 012000

Ram Van 3500

  • miles

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

Consumer was traveling on highway and another vehicle jumped in front. Vehicle was making a noise coming from the tires. Also, oil was leaking from vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealership.

- Emporia, KS, USA

problem #2

Nov 021999

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Reporting frozen plugs are leaking due to rust. Dealer / manufacturer were not contacted at this time.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #1

Jul 241998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Oil pan gasket cut resulting in leaking.

- Great Mill, MD, USA

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