Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving 35 MPH there was an electrical burning smell and the headlights shut off. The contact opened the hood and attempted to make the repair; however, the headlights flickered and remained on. The federal safety agency campaign id number: 06e026000 component: exterior lighting is related to the failure. The dealer was notified and confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for the recall. The vehicle is being repaired at the owners expense. The faiulre and current mileages were unknown.
The worst 1997 Dodge Pickup problems
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- Lights1
- Transmission1
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What 1997 Dodge Pickup owners say
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Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving uphill at approximately 35-40 MPH, a lock-up clutch failure occurred. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the power train. The vehicle was repaired. Recently, the failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle has not been repaired for the second malfunction. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 48,892.
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Is the 1997 Dodge Pickup reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Pickup, fewer than a typical Pickup model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1997 Dodge Pickup?
Lights, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Pickup have?
No recalls on record.
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