Automatic Transmission problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

11 problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2011

Replaced the transmission in a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 and it is still screwing up. Truck only had 12000 miles on it.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2003

Transmission has been rebuilt three times since buying new. Has 85000 miles on it. Dodge will not respond to emails.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2003

Auto. Transmission going out at 51,000 miles.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2002

No summary listed for above vehicle.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2002

Why hasnt there been a recaal on the transmissions.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2001

No mechanical problems up to this point. No safety defect.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

Premature failures on transmission on Dodge ram pickups 1995-1997. Redesigned parts by Dodge because of know failure rate leads to high dollar repairs because of part compatiblity.

8 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2000

No summary listed for above vehicle.

9 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 04/19/1999

Transmission dosn't shift, it bounces in and out of gear between 45-60 mph. This is the fourth time going back for service.

10 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 03/17/1998

No summary listed for this vehicle.

11 Automatic Transmission problem

Consumer complained about a transmission problem. Transmission did not shift from second to third gear intermittently.



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