Table 1 shows 14 common power train related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the axle assembly (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (three problems).
My abs and brake warning light came on and I lost my abs. In searching for the problem, I found oil dripping from my rear differential cover. I removed the cover and found that a ring gear bolt head had sheared off and damaged the abs exciter ring. Read details...
When shifting from fourth to fifth gear the bolt holding 5th gear in place came off the shaft which allowed the 5th gear to move and no longer be in position to function. This problem feels as if you were shifting from forth gear to neutral instead of 5th gear. Read details...
The transmission failed due to a leak. Read details...