Power Train Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the manual transmission (five problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500

The Automatic Transmission problem

While driving the transmission tubes were rubbing together causing a fire. The consumer was forced to pull over. Dealer notified. Ph   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

Vehicle suffered sudden acceleration when shifted from "park into drive. " vehicle collided with three other vehicles.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

I bought new a 1998 roadtrex, class b motorhome on a 1997 Dodge 3500 maxi-van. Since new it would sway, sometimes almost uncomtrolable when I would drive in the ruts on freeways" caused by trucks and studded tires".   Read details...


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