Six problems related to automatic transmission cooler have been reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While traveling at 50 mph vehicle started smoking. Dealer stated transmission fluid leaked into the exhaust manifold.
Dealership is refusing to honor recall 97v084000 cocerning transmission cooling lines because warranty expired, however consumer was never notified of a recall .
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.
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.
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.
Transmission is leaking. Dealer refusing to repair vehicle on warranty.