2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,013 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Owner Comments

problem #6

Jul 012007

Ram 3500

  • 70,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to shake violently. The contact stated that the when the transmission was shifted into reverse, it failed to engage. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Ellicott, CO, USA

problem #5

Oct 152003

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,000 miles
Would not shift, shifting roughly, check engine light stays on, high rpms

- Grosse Pointe, Farms, MI, USA

problem #4

Mar 152003

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

- Traverse City, AL, USA

problem #3

Jun 152003

Ram 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 138,400 miles

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

The paint on my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 truck turned a milky white color on the hood and the top of the cab. Estimated cost of repair to paint the truck is $3,400. Mileage on the truck is 138,400 miles.

- Gulfport, MS, USA

problem #2

Dec 302002

Ram 3500 6-cyl

  • 117,679 miles
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair of the fuel gauge, fifth gear and recall. When the vehicle was picked up two weeks later the other work was done but the recall work was not performed.

- Yakima, WA, USA

problem #1

Nov 062002

Ram 3500

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Fifth gear went out on vehicle numerous times after repair.

- Silver Springs, FL, USA

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