1997 Dodge Ram visibility problems

30 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 30
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
15
Rearview mirrors/devices
6
Windshield wiper/washer
4
Windshield
2
Glass, side/rear
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Ram visibility problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 31, 2004 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · VA

Passenger exterior mirror will not stay locked in position and folds back when pulling off from a stop.

Filed Mar 31, 2003 · Visibility · 29,650 miles · TN

The side mirrors failed to stay in the position in which they were set in. *jb. Both side mirrors folded against the doors which was caused by various wind currents at various speeds, which made it difficult to see when attempting to change lanes.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Airbags, Steering · MD

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.

Filed May 23, 2002 · Visibility · CA

Consumer states when the vehicle is being driven on the highway, the side view mirrors turn inward facing the cab of the vehicle, and will not remain in the set position. When this problem occurrs the driver can not determine the distance of on coming traffic and can not safely change lanes. *jb

Filed Feb 28, 2002 · Visibility · NM

Side mirror motions back and forth without prior warning. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Nov 13, 2001 · Visibility · CO

While traveling at highway speed driver's side mirror would fold in, causing poor visibility when changing lanes. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 26, 2001 · Visibility · TN

Damage from rain leakage of back glass to vehical's interior headliner and carpet.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Visibility · MO

Mirrors flop back and forth while driving making it very hard to see & use them. The dealership has stated that this is a very common complaint with the dodge ram but no recall has been issued! This is very dangerous and could cause a very bad accident -not being able to see out of them correctly .

Filed Jun 15, 2001 · Visibility · CA

Rear view mirrors mounted on both doors of vehicle failed to remain in one position and "flopped in wind". Dealership was unwilling to assist consumer in repair of this problem. *ak

Filed Feb 20, 2001 · Visibility · IN

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Ram visibility

Does the 1997 Dodge Ram have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Dodge Ram, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Ram visibility problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Ram visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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

The Dodge Ram model years with the most visibility complaints are 1994 (33 complaints), 1997 (30 complaints) and 1995 (27 complaints).