10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 accessories - interior problems

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 102003

(reported on)

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

The vehicles seat recliner utilizes only one recliner mechanism rather than dual mechanisms. The consumer believes this makes the mechanism prone to failure.

- Southfield, MI, USA

problem #3

Dec 191999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver side seatback bolt which supports the seatback has broken, causing the seat to recline in the rest position. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer refused to replace parts. Contacted manufacturer, failed to respond.

- Beaver Falls, PA, USA

problem #2

Apr 081997

Ram 1500

  • miles
Driver's seat latch repaired.

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 081998

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front seat backs collapsed while in accident, injuring occupants.

- Laurel, MT, USA

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