Table 1 shows 20 common power train related problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission failure (six problems).
While driving at 35-45 mph vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating. The vehicle felt as if it was in neutral. Transmission burned fluid, causing it to fail. A mechanic ant the transmission repair shop indicated that this was due to the coolant not circulating through the transmission when vehicle Read details...
Transmission failed due to transmission fluid not reaching overdrive mechanism. It started slipping as I was driving home late one night and it completely went out two days later. Mechanic says it started in the overdrive mechanism and went from there. Read details...
While traveling at 50 mph vehicle started smoking. Dealer stated transmission fluid leaked into the exhaust manifold. Read details...