1997 Dodge RAM 3500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500, 6% of the 125 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“A passenger sat an item on the dash, the dash shattered and piece flew in my eye while driving, I almost wrecked the truck on busy interstate 75. Item wasn't very heavy and should not have broken the dash, it's like the whole dash rotted at once & came apart, very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10926336, filed 2016-11, 200,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle used approx in 2007 but have not receive any notice on recalls. There was something one time I took into fear let about window I think. Recently I was talking with previous owner and found out they were still getting info on truck occasional but threw away as they'd sold and assume I was getting same recall notices. I've had replace transmission cause burn out on long trip from fairbanks approx 1 1/2 year ago lost most fluid just as I pull in to wasilla. Paint has peaked in area or two and my headlights started working intermittent yesterday. …”
NHTSA complaint #10936778, filed 2016-12, 200,000 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 1997 Dodge RAM 3500. He states that he is having problems with the trailer hitch. It is a factory installed hitch. The hitch is bolted onto the chassis with six bolts, and the hitch is breaking apart from the frame itself.”
NHTSA complaint #10123690, filed 2005-05“The contact owns a 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 that secures a cosco touriva overhead shield child restraint, model number unknown, manufactured june 1, 2009. The contact stated that a metal component of the restraint harness fractured and the child was able to exit the seat. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10386689, filed 2011-03Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500
26 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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