Visibility Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows six common visibility related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the exterior rearview mirror (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the rearview mirror (two problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Dodge Ram 1500


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

The Exterior Rearview Mirror problem

The vehicles driver side rear view mirror failed to stay in place which resulted in poor visibility.   Read details...

The Rearview Mirror problem

The failure of the driver's side rear view mirror appears to be a manufacturer's defect. The mirror would not remain stable once the vehicle was placed in motion. As you drive the mirror would be pushed towards the driver's side window. After having the mirror replaced at my expense ($359.   Read details...

The Defogger Heater problem

Heater core replacement needs done and worried about the dash cracking when put back in, it was a problem with a prior 97' ram I owned and know it's a Chrysler problem and concerned about my dash on the 01' I now own.   Read details...


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