Model year record
1997 Dodge RAM 2500
No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 275 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
| Component | Complaints | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | 15 | 163,647 mi |
| Tires: tread/belt | 14 | 18,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 79,000 mi |
| Tires | 11 | 158,070 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components | 10 | — |
| Power train: manual transmission | 8 | 57,000 mi |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 97,360 mi |
| Structure | 7 | 175,000 mi |
| Suspension | 7 | 3,500 mi |
| Electrical system | 6 | 161,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine | 6 | 74,254 mi |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 68,650 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission | 6 | — |
| Power train: axle assembly | 6 | 87,300 mi |
| Air bags | 5 | 175,000 mi |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc | 5 | — |
| Steering | 5 | — |
| Air bags: frontal | 4 | — |
| Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc. | 4 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly | 4 | — |
| Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal | 4 | — |
| Suspension: front | 4 | — |
| Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint | 4 | 70,000 mi |
| Suspension: rear | 4 | — |
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior | 4 | 100 mi |
| Electrical system: wiring | 3 | 120,000 mi |
| Electrical system: wiring: front underhood | 3 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel | 3 | 62,716 mi |
| Exterior lighting: headlights: switch | 3 | 22,000 mi |
| Fuel system, other | 3 | — |
| Power train | 3 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 3 | 97,950 mi |
| Structure: frame and members | 3 | — |
| Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint | 3 | 70,000 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: cruise control | 3 | 20,000 mi |
| Electrical system: horn | 2 | — |
| Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash | 2 | 248,000 mi |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, diesel | 2 | 65,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 70,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system | 2 | — |
| Parking brake | 2 | 133,000 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines | 2 | — |
| Seats | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper | 2 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads | 2 | — |
| Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) | 2 | — |
| Trailer hitches | 2 | 70,000 mi |
| Visibility | 2 | 22,000 mi |
| Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 1 | 100,000 mi |
| Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: ignition | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: starter assembly: relay | 1 | — |
| Electrical system: starter assembly: solenoid | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve) | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly | 1 | 75,000 mi |
| Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 1 | 141,500 mi |
| Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system | 1 | 65,000 mi |
| Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices | 1 | 6 mi |
| Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 1 | — |
| Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift | 1 | — |
| Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft | 1 | — |
| Power train: clutch assembly | 1 | 161,000 mi |
| Power train: driveline | 1 | — |
| Power train: driveline: differential unit | 1 | — |
| Power train: driveline: driveshaft | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: buckle assembly | 1 | — |
| Seat belts: front: retractor | 1 | 90,000 mi |
| Seats: front assembly: power adjust | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, air: disc: rotor | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist | 1 | — |
| Steering: steering wheel/handle bar | 1 | — |
| Steering: hydraulic power assist system | 1 | — |
| Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting | 1 | — |
| Structure: body: door | 1 | — |
| Suspension: front: control arm | 1 | — |
| Suspension: front: stabilizer bar | 1 | — |
| Tires: sidewall | 1 | — |
| Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire | 1 | 109,500 mi |
| Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 1 | — |
| Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core | 1 | — |
| Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices | 1 | — |
| Visibility: windshield | 1 | — |
The 1996 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 1998 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Other Dodge RAM 2500 model years
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