1997 Dodge Ram electrical problems

Filed Jun 5, 2007 · Body, Electrical · FL

97 dodge ram customer states that the dash has many cracks and the front speakers are not working and with several unexplained electrical issues**cc

Filed Jan 10, 2007 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · OH

Tl* - the contact stated that approximately 2- 3 days after purchasing the vehicle had difficulties inserting the key into the ignition. The contact stated the key became stuck ,and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The steering column was replaced for the third time . The contact stated that she did not get the vehicle back from the repair shop between the second and third replacement. The repair shop put the steering column in wrong position , and advised her they would need to order a new one. Also, they cut the air bag when replacing the steering column. The vehiclewas a 1997 dodge ram .

Filed Mar 10, 2003 · Electrical · 133,400 miles · ID · fire

The vehicle had an electrical shortage under the dashboard, which resulted in a fire. *jb the consumer has requested information about other vehicles (same make/model) who has experienced the same problem. Scc

Filed Nov 19, 2002 · Electrical · WI

While traveling about 40mph on the highway without prior warning. Smoke started coming inside of the vehicle vent. Shortly after the vehicle went up in flames. Please provide additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Filed Jun 17, 2001 · Electrical · MA · fire

This will be the fourth time this part is being replaced and this time it caused a fire and god only knows what will happen the next time.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Electrical · PA

The dealer refused to perform recall 00v‑135 because they claimed the consumer altered the wiring harness on the vehicle, the consumer contends that the only alteration of the wiring is the installation of a set of air horns which do not connect to the ignition wiring. Nlm

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Electrical · MO

Ignition switch did not shut off, causing solenoid to get hot and blow up. Dealer was repairing vehicle.

Filed Oct 21, 1999 · Electrical · MA

Headights on low beam headlights became inoperative upon tilting steering wheel downward. Raising tilt wheel, the headlights became operative. Position of steering wheel did not effect highbeams, only the lowbeams. Upon removal of the steering wheel column cowl, it became apparent that the lowbeam wire to the dimming switch had become chaffed by the movement of the tilt assembly, melting the wire insulation, and creating a high resistance connection to the steering column, strong enough for the wire to part but not allowing the amount of current flow needed to blow the fuse to the lighting circuit overcurrent device. Because the vehicle is 12,000 miles past warranty ( 36 months/36,000 miles) the selling dealer refused to treat the problem as factory defect and stated over the telephone that the problem was mine and that I would most likely be responsible for the repair. It is my position that wiring harnesses in such a limited amount of time should never short-out or become so dangerously defective, creating a possible fire hazard, headlight failure, and worst case air bag deployment while driving. Thank you for your time...marshall searles

Filed Oct 13, 1999 · Electrical, Steering · KS

1. Transmission would not shift into overdrive. After keeping the truck for 34 days, dealership finally put in a rebuilt tranny. 2. Driver's side mirror vibrates at highway speeds, rendering it useless. Dealer blamed it on the bug shield. 3. Battery completely died right after warranty expired. 4. Front wheels make constant clicking noise...suspect failed bearings. 5. Steering wheel made cracking sound when turning to left or right...took several attempts to fix it. Truck is total piece of junk!

Filed Sep 8, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · NJ

Brakes don't stop at low speeds and lock up under wet conditions, ring and pinion due to premature wear at 19500, dead battery (h.d.) after 2 years