Electrical System Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows twelve common electrical system related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the dash wiring (three problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

The Electrical System problem

The low beam headlights cut out while I was driving at night to the store a motorist flashed their lights at me while I was at a light. . Checked all fuses and had mechanic look it over. They narrowed it down to the steering column it will be 400$ to fix.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Severe cracking of the dashboard. Other vehicles from manufacturer have even lost electrical functions while driving down the road due to the dashboard dropping. I am concerned, and Dodge said tough luck your vehicle was out of warranty.   Read details...

The Ignition problem

No summary listed for above vehicle.   Read details...


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