Table 1 shows twelve common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the catalytic convertor (three problems).
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was parked with the engine running, the cabin spontaneously filled with smoke and caught fire without warning. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. Read details...
Cruise control servo location immediately behind left front bumper can cause servo to bend and open throttle unintentionally. Also, a stud fastened to side that holds heat shield in place became detached. Dealer not aware of the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. Read details...
The automobile shop that repaired my truck said that when the dealer replaced my rear main seal the job was done improperly. That was most likely the reason the engine failed. The also noticed that when the new parts came in the new oil pick up tube screan was a lot larger than the old one. Read details...