1997 Dodge RAM 3500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 125 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500, 5% of the 125 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Throttle was stuck while traveling on the interstate at 70 MPH. Vehicle had to be shut down to stop. There is a recall for this problem, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8001416, filed 2002-01“While driving 5 MPH up a hill the throttle cable and linkage broke which resulted in the brake pedal going to the floor board, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer has been contacted. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8010404, filed 2002-05“When cruise control is engaged it increases up to 10 miles more than what it has been set for. Several miles after the speed increase the truck speed slowly comes down to the set speed. Trouble occurs at temp under 90 degrees. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #842396, filed 1999-07“When speed control is activated, it presents a problem when trying to deactivate it. Dealer and chrysler have been contacted, but cannot do anything until they have witnessed the problem first hand.”
NHTSA complaint #842316, filed 1999-07“Driving at approximatly 60 MPH going up a hill,throttle linkage rod had broken, causing engine to shut down/to idle. Also, vehicle lost control, almost causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #824612, filed 1998-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500
26 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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