1997 Dodge Ram 2500 power train problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. While driving 60 mph, the transmission shifted into neutral on its own and nearly caused numerous crashes. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that a nut on the fifth gear was disengaged and caused the failure. Dodge stated that…”
filed Jul 30, 2007
“My abs and brake warning light came on and I lost my abs. In searching for the problem, I found oil dripping from my rear differential cover. I removed the cover and found that a ring gear bolt head had sheared off and damaged the abs exciter ring. The differential could have locked up and caused…”
filed Mar 23, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This SKU is an Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Line. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for improperly crimped hose fittings. Improperly crimped hose fittings could cause a…
DOR-S3Q5A-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2018
Power Train problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 35 | 12% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 16 | 5% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 20 | 6% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 37 | 6% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 63 | 15% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 110 | 19% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 55 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 28 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500
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.