10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 1500 body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 1500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 172002

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles

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

While driving in raining weather or driving in fast speed there is a constant leak through weather strips of both doors. Dealer has been notified; however, has not remedied the problem.

- Rockford, IL, USA

problem #3

Jun 151999

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing welds to the body of the doors are coming undone. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.

- Durango, CO, USA

problem #2

Apr 161997

Ram Van 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer expriencing problem wit door not securing without slamming door several times before door is closed. Door appears to be too large for door panel. By slamming door, it also causes electronic component within door to loosen, electric windows motor sounds like it's dislodging from inside of door. Dealer notified and infomed cosumer nothing could be done.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

problem #1

Jul 301997

(reported on)

Ram Van 1500

  • miles
Defect in driver's door causes windshield to buckle up from the pressure of the door.

- Buttler, PA, USA

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