10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

May 012002

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

My fiance is the owner of a 1997 Dodge 1500 4X4 pickup. The problem is that we have had the transmission repaired/change 4 times since we have taken possession of the vehicle in 2002. I check the defects for that vehicle on your "defect information" & sure enough there it is. We have had nothing but trouble with this truck since we purchased it. The hood latch is always loose & finally cause the hood to fly up while driving down the road with me & my 2 children. The tail gate has fallen off in the middle of traffic. The drivers door has been replace because the it sags. And finally, the bumper has just about completely rusted away since we've owned it. I feel we got the biggest lemon. I emailed Dodge directly with this same issue & received no response. Hopefully, your Agency can help. Thank you for your time. Angela sayre.

- Lima, OH, USA

problem #1

Dec 122000

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front bumper fell off vehicle on driver's side. Part on passenger side is loose. Bolts fell out of bumper mounting brackets. Contacted dealer and dealer told consumer to call NHTSA.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

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