1997 Dodge Ram electrical system problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Dodge Ram — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 *tr”
filed Jun 25, 2007
“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…”
filed Jan 10, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb
0800600REV · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 29, 2000
Electrical System problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 6 | 22% |
| 2008 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2006 Ram | 6 | 24% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 10 | 17% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 Ram | 20 | 6% |
| 2000 Ram | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 Ram | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 Ram | 48 | 10% |
| 1996 Ram | 47 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Ram
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.