1997 Dodge Ram 3500 problems by component
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 26 | 21% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 25 | 20% | 100,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 17 | 14% | — |
| Steering → | 10 | 8% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 7% | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 6% | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 5% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 3% | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 2% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.