When the cruise control was engaged the vehicle continued to increase in speed, mostly in cold weather. This was caused by oil from the vacuum pump going into the servo vacuum lines.
1997 Dodge RAM 2500: adaptive cruise control problems
5 of the 213 complaints about the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 describe adaptive cruise control problems.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Adaptive cruise control problems by model year
What owners say
Consumer stated that cruise control does not function at all. Dealer diagnosed as an electrical problem. Ts
Vacuum leak in engine/lost cruise control/engine was knocking at 30 MPH or higher, and leaking gasoline on top of motor. Also, when applying gas, air vents would go to defrost automaticaly.
When cruise control is set vehicle will accelerate passed set speed. Dealer replaced cruise control twice, and problem still exists.
Cruise control randomly shuts off/starts up again without warning.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 adaptive cruise
Is adaptive cruise control problems a common problem on the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500?
5 of 213 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 (2%) mention adaptive cruise control problems. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500
Tire blowout 13Pulling 11Headlights 10Brake failure 8Fire or smoke 7Ball joint 6Fuel leak 5
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