10.0

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

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #3

Sep 152000

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

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

Differential bearing are defective. Dealer has inspected vehicle.

- Muzfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #2

Nov 011999

Ram 1500 4WD

  • miles
Bearings in the differential failed, required replacement.

- Milford, VA, USA

problem #1

Sep 241997

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Axle shaft snapped, resulting in a vehicle fire.

- Cuba, MO, USA

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