10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #3

Mar 031998

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

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 #2

Nov 091998

(reported on)

Ram 3500

  • miles
At 20,000 miles the throttle control rod broke in half, causing the engine to drop to idle. Rod was replaced. Garage said that this occurs often.

- Chandler, AZ, USA

problem #1

Dec 061997

Ram 3500

  • miles
While traveling 60mph w/cruise control engaged, started to push coast button to slow down. Vehicle did not slow down, but increased in speed. Cruise control did not disengage. Taking vehicle to dealer.

- Houston, TX, USA

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