Structure Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the dashboard crack (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the frame and members (three problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Dodge Ram 2500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Dashboard Crack problems
4
Frame And Members problems
3
Structure problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

The Dashboard Crack problem

My 1997 Dodge 2500 dash board has cracked leaving two piece that look like shards of glass. I am very concerned in a collision that these pieces could cause serious injury. This has been an on going issuewith Dodge and they have refused to take ownership of the problem.   Read details...

The Frame And Members problem

Frame has cracked underneath passenger and driver side door. Dealer has been contacted. Dealer states since vehicle is out of warranty, they will not fix the problem.   Read details...

The Structure problem

While driving at 30 mph heard a loud bang the rear end of the pickup rose 4-6". Upon looking in the rear view mirror the spare tire had fallen from its storage location under the bed of the truck.   Read details...


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