1997 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical system problems
21 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 8% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 10
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 10 fires.
What owners wrote
Engine: experienced a fire under the hood. A mechanic stated that the fire took place because of the cheap material that is used for the firewall.
Dt: consumer noticed there was smoke coming from the dashboard above the headlight switch while driving. Immediately consumer turned the engine and the headlights off. After a couple of minutes it stopped smoking. After waiting several minutes, the engine started, but the headlights would not come on. Consumer called dealership, and was informed that there was no recall for make and model. Dealership has not checked this vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Tires 27 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints