1997 Dodge Ram 2500 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 18 complaints for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the transmission complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Transmission slips. Dealer contacted, put on computer and stated there was nothing wrong. Driving down a hill represents a big problem when pulling a trailer. It will not hold back. Consumer has to rely on brakes in order to come off of a hill. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem. Torque converter unlocks at any speed when decelerating, vehicle will not hold back even when in first gear, when towing a trailer and traveling downhill, the brakes have to be used, dealer states this is the way they are built. *slc
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. While driving 60 MPH, the transmission shifted into neutral on its own and nearly caused numerous crashes. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that a nut on the fifth gear was disengaged and caused the failure. Dodge stated that there was a remedy for the failure, but there was no recall. The current mileage was 57,400 and failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 01/02/08. Updated 12/12/07
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500
- Brakes 47 complaints
- Tires 27 complaints
- Suspension 24 complaints
- Fuel system 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Cruise control 16 complaints