Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM

Four problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2002

Vehicle jumped into reverse while it was turned on. Consumer was on the standing on the outside. Dealer not informed. Please provide moree information.

2 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2002

Vehicle was parked, engine running and rolled backward into garage. Damage unknown at this time.

3 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2001

There is no shift interlock system present in vehicle, and vehicle can be taken out of park without use of a key.

4 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

Vehicle did not come with a shift interlock mechanism, consumer says that a 9- year old child got in, and put the vehicle into gear without key or applying brakes, and vehicle took off. Dealer has been contacted.




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