1997 Dodge Ram electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 23 complaints for the 1997 Dodge Ram, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 5% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 9 fires.
What owners wrote
Electrical: driving down hgwy when suddenly noticed flames coming from underneath the hood. Firefighters said cause of fire was insulation from the firewall made of flammable material.
Tl* - the contact stated that approximately 2- 3 days after purchasing the vehicle had difficulties inserting the key into the ignition. The contact stated the key became stuck ,and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The steering column was replaced for the third time . The contact stated that she did not get the vehicle back from the repair shop between the second and third replacement. The repair shop put the steering column in wrong position , and advised her they would need to order a new one.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram
- Brakes 90 complaints
- Transmission 59 complaints
- Steering 40 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 31 complaints
- Fuel system 30 complaints
- Cruise control 25 complaints