10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Jul 162002

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Vehicle jumped into reverse while it was turned on. Consumer was on the standing on the outside. Dealer not informed. Please provide moree information.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

problem #3

May 032002

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked, engine running and rolled backward into garage. Damage unknown at this time.

- Zuni-Blackrock, NM, USA

problem #2

May 042001

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is no shift interlock system present in vehicle, and vehicle can be taken out of park without use of a key.

- Franklin, PA, USA

problem #1

Jun 071999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Vehicle did not come with a shift interlock mechanism, consumer says that a 9- year old child got in, and put the vehicle into gear without key or applying brakes, and vehicle took off. Dealer has been contacted.

- Rockford, MN, USA

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