10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,714 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #15

Jul 081999

Ram 1500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Transmission light & the anti-brake system light keep coming on.

- Little Rock, CA, USA

problem #14

Apr 191999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Transmission dosn't shift, it bounces in and out of gear between 45-60 mph. This is the fourth time going back for service.

- Columbia Station, OH, USA

problem #13

Mar 171998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for this vehicle.

- Cartersville, GA, USA

problem #12

Nov 211998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

When driving at any speed an D without prior warning vehicle is stalling/grinding and jerking. Also, when there is alot of pressure within the vehicle, there is a very loud noise coming from the vehicle.

- Surgoinville, TN, USA

problem #11

Oct 051998

Ram 1500

  • miles
Consumer experiencing problem with transmission failing to operate properly. Vehicle has had two transmission replacements, and problem appears to be unresolved at this time. Dealer notified.

- East Weymouth, MA, USA

problem #10

Mar 031998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Since July of 1997, I have experienced the transmission slipping out of gear into neutral at highway speeds. Also, a thump in the front end intermittently while driving down all types of road, a spark knocked so loud I sometimes wonder if the motor is going to last. There is often the smell of burning wires and burning fluid and sometimes the cab fills with smoke. In addition, cruise control gains speed (sometimes 5 to 8 mph over what it is set at). The odometer gains miles.

- Germfask, MI, USA

problem #9

Mar 151998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles

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

At speed above 50mph, transmission/engine surges up approximately 150 RPM. This generally occurs when load is placed on engine, as in going up a long shallow grade. Dealer says it is just the way the truck drives, but it is beyond that. The tranny is a four speed automatic, and limiting it to 3rd gear does not fix the problem. Help.

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

problem #8

Sep 201997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
When my truck goes into overdrive, there is a grinding, viberating noise that seems to come from the transmission. After the tranny fluid warms up theres a slight noise accompanied with a real bad loss of foward speed. I have to make it downshift to go just a little faster while in overdrive

- Burnham, ME, USA

problem #7

May 281998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed, replacement experiencing same failures, excessive vibration resulting in components loosening.

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #6

Sep 011998

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Driver was making a left turn when the transmission started slipping, causing the driver to stall in oncomming traffic.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #5

Aug 311998

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

While driving vehicle over bumps vehicle jumps out of gear. Dealers have changed linkage 3 times but problem remains.

- St Paul, MN, USA

problem #4

Feb 151998

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Truck was in park position and the truck slipped out of gear and went forward and went into someones yard. Then the truck finally hit a tree which caused the truck to come to a stop.

- West Minster, CA, USA

problem #3

Jun 011997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission has failed several times.

- Long Valle, NJ, USA

problem #2

Jun 041997

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles
While shifting from park into reverse vehicle will stall. Dealers did check vehicle and replaced various sensors, but problem remains. Owner is very concerned for his safety.

- Waukegan, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 131997

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission overdrive does not shift properly in cold temperatures.

- Victoria, IL, USA

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