14 problems related to exterior rearview mirror have been reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Passenger exterior mirror will not stay locked in position and folds back when pulling off from a stop.
The side mirrors failed to stay in the position in which they were set in. . Both side mirrors folded against the doors which was caused by various wind currents at various speeds, which made it difficult to see when attempting to change lanes.
Side mirror motions back and forth without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.
I own a 1997 Dodge Ram truck and the drivers and passengers outside mirror will not hold into position (they swing in towards the door glass while driving). I contacted the Dodge dealer in my area and they confirmed that there is a concern with the mirrors, in fact they told me that Dodge redesigned the mirrors for that reason. The replacement mirrors are the old design and they told me that in a matter of time the new ones will do the same thing. Because this is a safety matter I would hope that the mirrors could be retrofit to the new style or a permanent fix be made.
While driving at highway speeds driver's and passenger's manual mirrors moves inward constantly which obstructed the rear view to the driver . This may cause a crash.
Side mirrors fold back at highway speeds, impossible to keep adjusted.
Both sideview mirrors collapse inward when traveling at 60mph.
Rear view mirrors mounted on both doors of vehicle failed to remain in one position and "flopped in wind". Dealership was unwilling to assist consumer in repair of this problem.
Driver's side rearview mirror replaced several times due to vibration, however still continues to vibrate.
Consumer states when the vehicle is being driven on the highway, the side view mirrors turn inward facing the cab of the vehicle, and will not remain in the set position. When this problem occurrs the driver can not determine the distance of on coming traffic and can not safely change lanes.
While traveling at highway speed driver's side mirror would fold in, causing poor visibility when changing lanes. Please provide further information.
The outside passenger mirror freely goes back and forth while driving, the dealer stated to repair this, a kit needed to be ordered, the consumer feels this is a safety defect and the dealer should fix the problem.
When driving at speeds of 40 to 45mph exterior mirrors started to fold inward. Dealer said there was no solution.
Whenever driving exterior mirrors would turn inward. Driver would need to use interior mirrors to see other vehicles on side. Took to dealership & mechanic refused to correct problem due to vehicle being over 35,000 miles.
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