Door problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM

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

1 Door problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1999

Vehicle experiencing welds to the body of the doors are coming undone. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.

2 Door problem

Failure Date: 04/16/1997

Consumer expriencing problem wit door not securing without slamming door several times before door is closed. Door appears to be too large for door panel. By slamming door, it also causes electronic component within door to loosen, electric windows motor sounds like it's dislodging from inside of door. Dealer notified and infomed cosumer nothing could be done.

3 Door problem

While driving in raining weather or driving in fast speed there is a constant leak through weather strips of both doors. Dealer has been notified; however, has not remedied the problem.

4 Door problem

Defect in driver's door causes windshield to buckle up from the pressure of the door.


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