1997 Dodge Ram acceleration problems

23 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 23
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Accelerator pedal
3
Linkages
1
Cables
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Ram acceleration problems in other years

Related recalls

Vehicle speed controlReported June 14, 2002 · 97,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines only, the throttle linkage joints can corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick.
Risk: This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 02V161000 · Recall details

What 1997 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Acceleration · NY · crash · 1 injury

The vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control, which resulted in a collision/injury.*ak there was a recall regarding the issue.

Filed Mar 25, 2003 · Acceleration · SC

The consumer had a recall #b15, but the throttle was sticking at times. The consumer found out that the bracket for the bell crank was missing, causing the linkages to twist. The accelerator was sticking, and found the tps wiring bracket not bottled up, the tps bolts were loose and rear half of the bell crank were broken causing the bell crank to pull sideways, binding the throttle. The back part of the bell crank was replaced. Scc

Filed Nov 15, 2002 · Acceleration · IL

Consumer states accelerator pedal sticks causing the vehicle to surge forward, dealer notified replace and repaired ts

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Acceleration · CA

The consumer hasn't recieved recall service to replace the throttle linkage due to lack of parts. (the federal safety agency#02v161000).

Filed Aug 22, 2002 · Acceleration · AL

Dealer refused to repair recall 02v161000 throttle linkage. Consumer has made an appointment with another dealer. Please provide further information.

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Acceleration · WA

While driving, throttle linkage has broken in half in same location. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic has repaired this on several occasions; however unable to remedy this problem.*ak consumer states problem was covered under recall 02v161.

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Acceleration · TN

After starting vehicle consumer shifted to reverse, suddenly vehicle accelerated and engine revved. Consumer applied brakes, which did not stop vehicle. After about 100 feet consumer shut off engine, and passenger shifted to park. *ak while accelerating on its own, the vehicle damaged the garage doors and part of the house.

Filed Feb 21, 2002 · Acceleration, Transmission · TN

While driving 55-60 MPH in 5 th gear engine revved, but vehicle started to slow down. Consumer shifted out of gear into neutral, and then tried to shift back, was not able to shift back into gear. Please add further details.

Filed Sep 24, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · WI

The thottle stuck in the wide open position and would not return to idle. The brakes were just able to stop the vehicle. Shifting to neutral caused the engine to go well into the redline on the RPM indicator. Pulling up on the accelerator pedal did nothing. The dealer said the linkage was rusted tight. They don't have new parts so they scrapped the rust off, oiled it and put it back together. They said the throttle cable was not the problem as in the recall of "95-96 vehicles. This is a hard truck to get stopped when the throttle is stuck wide open. Good thing my wife wasn't driving it.

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Acceleration · WA

A solid steel adjusting rod in throttle linkage has broken three times. Each incident causes vehicle to fall into an idling gear during normal operation of vehicle, and has occurred at various speeds. Dealership was able to examine vehicle on the third incident because it took place in that area. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Ram acceleration

Does the 1997 Dodge Ram have acceleration problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the acceleration of the 1997 Dodge Ram, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Ram acceleration problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Ram acceleration?

Yes, 1 recall: 02V161000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Ram have the most acceleration problems?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1995 (46 complaints), 1994 (30 complaints) and 1996 (30 complaints).