Two problems related to windshield have been reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The windshield bonding/sealant would leak & run down the side edges of the vehicle to the fender. This happens when the weather is hot.
The front corner posts are extreamly wide, to the point blocking vision. Although I have trained myself to move my body to be able to see around them I have come close to an accident a couple of times. I believe this is a design problem or design flaw. If someone driving one of these trucks says "but I didn't see the other car". It may very well be true. I have no other problems with this wonderfull truck.