One problem related to air conditioner has been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving at any speed and when the air conditioner is on a terrible smell permeated the vehicle. This smell occurred several times. Dealer was not able to find what was causing the odor.
| Carrier/rack problems | |
| Equipment problems | |
| Radio/tape Cd Player problems | |
| Air Conditioner problems | |
| Fifth Wheel Assembly problems | |
| Labels problems |