Three problems related to transmission gear slipping have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission slippage. Transmission govenor replaced at a cost of $450 (included a transmission service which I didn't authorize but assumed was done as part of the repair). Called Chrysler regarding what I deemed an inappropriate failure and recieved a refund for parts & labor to replace govenor only. Was not told by the dealership of the recall (#722) on the transmission coolant quick connect. Was informed of the recall by Chrysler when they called me to tell my check was being mailed. Have since experience one episode of weird transmission noises when my vehicle was put into reverse (backing out of the driveway). Have since researced this problem and found it endemic to 97 Dodge rams. Waiting any day now for total tramsmission failure. I agree with those of you who relate to this vehicle as a lemon -- will never again buy another american made vehcile until they begin concerning themselves with quality and reliability. Nlm.
Driver was making a left turn when the transmission started slipping, causing the driver to stall in oncomming traffic.
While driving at normal speed transmission gear slips into neutral and vehicle will stop accelerating. To get it back into gear, driver has to put indicator into neutral and shift it back to drive. Dealer has been contacted.