10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,333 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Owner Comments

problem #6

Aug 202003

Ram Van 3500

  • 80,000 miles

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

While traveling at 50 mph vehicle started smoking. Dealer stated transmission fluid leaked into the exhaust manifold.

- Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #5

Aug 082002

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dealership is refusing to honor recall 97V084000 cocerning transmission cooling lines because warranty expired, however consumer was never notified of a recall.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #4

Jan 032000

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Consumer noticed a leak around transmission cooling line that spilled into radiator. This was same exact problem as stated in manufacturer's recall 722 for transmission cooling line.

- Denton, NC, USA

problem #3

Aug 032000

Ram Van 3500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Waiting at stop light & pedestrian noticed leakage under vehicle. Pulled away from stop light & vehicle started jerking & lurching. Pulled to side of road, stopped vehicle & got out to check. Lifted hood & noticed transmission fluid was leaking out. Checked closer and saw transmission hose had pulled away from connection. It was clamped on, but had pulled away. Hose line was different than recall #97V084000. Taking vehicle to dealer for repairs.

- Moorestown, NJ, USA

problem #2

Sep 021998

Ram Van 3500

  • miles
Tranmission fluid temperature exceeded, causing the vehicle to catch on fire, melting everything under the hood. The fire department came out to put out the fire out and found out that the tranmission cooling lines caught on fire.

- Peru, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 151998

Ram Van 3500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission is leaking. Dealer refusing to repair vehicle on warranty.

- Tampa, FL, USA

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