Table 1 shows six common equipment related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the equipment (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Carrier/rack problems | |
| Equipment problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Fifth Wheel Assembly problems | |
| Labels problems |
The dashboard is falling apart. There are numerous cracks and several pieces have broken off of it. I have contacted Chrysler motor company. They have refused to replace the dashboard. They will not recall the dashboards on any ram pickup even though this has been going on for over 20 years. Read details...
My 97 ram has about 95% of the dash missing. I have saved pieces of it and parts if the instrument panel is broken off. I can be driving down the road,, hit a bump, and dash pieces will fall on the floor. Dodge needs to fix this. Read details...
Mopar radio cassette failed. Nlm Read details...