Intermediate shaft was defective, causing steering column to break. After contacting dealer.*ak consumer had the intermediate shaft replaced twice within 20,000 miles. The driver side mirror was loose. Because of the noise in the steering while turning, the clock spring was removed and the steering wheel reinstalled. The problem still existed. Rear speaker was inoperative and replaced.
1997 Dodge Ram airbags problems
38 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). 28 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- crashes
- 28
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal30
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Ram airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge Ram airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Risk
- When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. 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 01V153000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: van and wagon model passenger vehicles. If water/road salt gets on the interior floor of the vehicle in the proximity of the air bag electronic control module (aecm), the aecm can corrode. The resulting corrosion can cause the driver side air bag to deploy inadvertently.
- Risk
- Deployment of the air bag without warning could cause a driver to lose vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash and personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers wil replace the aecm with an aecm that is sealed from moisture intrusion.
Recall number 99V023000 · Recall details
What 1997 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air bag light is always illuminating on dashboard.
Front end accident with another vehicle and airbags did not deploy. Had not contacted a dealer as of yet.
When turning steering wheel to the left or right there is a clicking noise. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they stated is sounded like it may be the clock spring. Consumer felt that airbags may not deploy in an emergency situation.
Air bag light on dashboard came on. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and was informed that recall 99v023000 repairs have been performed. Dealer has not made a determination as to the reason for light coming on. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Vehicle was hit from side at 35 MPH and was forced into a wall head-on at 35 MPH. Upon impact, driver's air bag did not deploy, causing injuries to driver's neck. Please give any further details.
While traveling at 40 MPH and when trying to avoid an accident consumer ran into two poles head-on, and air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was notified. Please provide further information.
Frontal crash at 65-70 MPH, hit a tree, airbag did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled.*ak vehicle rolled over and driver was injured, airbag had previously been recalled and replaced. Consumer feels the steering knuckle broke, locking tires making it impossible to steer.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
While driving at approximately 45 MPH consumer applied brake and skidded about 10 feet,hit another vehicle head-on. Upon impact,driver airbags did not deploy which have caused injuries.*ak the inspectors from the manufacturer indicated that the air bags did not deploy because the impact dissipated.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Ram airbags
Does the 1997 Dodge Ram have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the airbags of the 1997 Dodge Ram, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Ram airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Ram airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 01V153000, 99V023000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Ram have bad airbags?
The Dodge Ram model years with the most airbags complaints are 1998 (66 complaints), 2001 (46 complaints) and 1999 (40 complaints).
Other 1997 Dodge Ram problems
Brakes 78Transmission 71Steering 36Engine 30Visibility 30Fuel system 26Suspension 24Acceleration 23Electrical 23Tires 16Body 14Lights 11Wheels 11Locks 8Seats 6Seat belts 5
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