NHTSA — Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,000 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 012004

Ram 1500

  • 78,000 miles

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The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the instrument panel had been breaking into pieces over the past few years. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that he would be responsible for all repair costs. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The current mileage was approximately 135,000.

- Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

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problem #1

Mar 052010

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 dashboard shattered under consumers hand. The consumer also wanted to add that Chrysler PT CRUISER has the same dash problem. Updated 03/08/10

- Unknown, DC, USA

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