Underhood Wiring problems of the 1997 Dodge RAM

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

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2001

This will be the fourth time this part is being replaced and this time it caused a fire and god only knows what will happen the next time.

2 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 08/04/1999

Vehicle started smoking from under the hood. The fire department determined that the starter and wires were the cause of the fire. The dealer is inspecting the vehicle.

3 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 10/14/1997

While driving the vehicle cought fire. Owner thinks the the fire started under the hood. The manufacturer will send out an investigator .

4 Underhood Wiring problem

Electrical: driving down hgwy when suddenly noticed flames coming from underneath the hood. Firefighters said cause of fire was insulation from the firewall made of flammable material.




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