general problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2000

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2000

Consumer called dealer to make an appointment for air bag repairs. Appointment was scheduled for the next day. When consumer called to confirm the appointment, was told that he was not on schedule. Consumer then made another appointment for 17th. Upon arriving on that day, dealer said it would be ready by noon, but it was not. Then at the end of day, repairs were still not done.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/03/1999

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/18/1998

Intermediate shaft was defective, causing steering column to break. After contacting dealer. Consumer had the intermediate shaft replaced twice within 20,000 miles. The driver side mirror was loose. Because of the noise in the steering while turning, the clock spring was removed and the steering wheel reinstalled. The problem still existed. Rear speaker was inoperative and replaced.


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