1997 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Noticed a high pitched whine coming from the rear of the vehicle about 30-40 seconds before the rear axle assembly locked up. Traveling on a secondary to a city street slowing to 30 mph. Axle assembly locked up at 45 mph causing a skid that was controlled. Axle housing split, drive shaft detached…”
filed Oct 21, 2020
“The hub went out on the vehicle and was replaced immediately with a new one. Drove approximately 10 miles and the brand new hub did the same exact thing. I can not figure out what keeps causing the issue nor can I afford to keep replacing them. I have had several dodge rams over the years and while…”
filed Jan 28, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 19 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 40 | 6% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 28 | 6% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 34 | 5% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 49 | 9% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 69 | 13% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 106 | 13% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 82 | 7% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 66 | 6% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 57 | 5% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 71 | 9% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 69 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.