10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 282003

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Transmission problems headlight switch problems front hub assembly oxygen sensors paint chipping and fading burns oil worst than advertised fuel mileage excessive tire wear prematurely excessive brake wear prematurely

- Bahama, NC, USA

problem #3

Dec 222000

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Power steering and brakes went out at the same time while driving, no accident. Tried to use emergency brake, did not work either. Consumer used gears to stop vehicle. Repaired, Dodge will not reimburse because repair not done at Dodge dealer. Dealer replaced steering pump and het assembly for emergency brake.

- Butler, PA, USA

problem #2

Mar 151997

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
I am very unhappy with this truck, it has been nothing but problems for repair work and out of warranty coast even though it was all ongoing from the day I bought it and paid cash of >36,000 tax and all. No safety defect(s) mentioned in the summary.

- Eatonton, GA, USA

problem #1

Apr 141997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
Driver lost control of the steering and went over a cliff.

- Eugene, OR, USA

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