Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500

Table 1 shows five common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the oil pump (one problem).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Dodge Ram 3500


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500

The Engine problem

Head gasket is not working properly. Consumer having problems with that. Contacted dealer, and the dealer has tried to fix problem.   Read details...

The Oil Pump problem

Oil pump failure. No oil pressure. Oil light keeps coming on.   Read details...

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Vehicle was pulling a trailer at 40 mph, in the process,the rear exhaust manifold bolts came out, allowing a lot of heat to escape through the joint attachment. The heat set the insulation wall on fire. The fire melted the hydraulic line to the clutch.   Read details...


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