1997 Dodge Ram 3500 lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 28 complaints for the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 99,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 99,000 miles, and 14% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Recall # 99v024000 chrysler/headlamp swtich: while the truck was parked it caught on fire under the hood and dash area. Owner received recall notice about seven days before the fire. Owner contacted several dealerships. None of the dealerships had parts available to correct recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge 3500. The contact stated that the exterior lighting failed while driving on two occasions. The contact has not taken the vehicle to be inspected. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 67,592 and failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 12/12/2007 the consumer stated headlight switch and plug melted causing all lights except headlights to fail. The consumer stated replaced switch and plug but can't find park relay. Updated 12/12/07
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Transmission 20 complaints
- Fuel system 15 complaints