1997 Dodge Ram suspension problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1997 Dodge Ram — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the axle broke, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and hit a chain link fence, then go to the other side of the road and jump a ditch. The contact was able to tow the vehicle to his house himself. The axle snapped off at the bearing where it bolts…”
filed Nov 10, 2005
“Driving 45-55mph, vehicle would vibrate, but can be controlled. Taken to dealership twice for vibration. Had drivershaft replaced to correct problem. Also been to tire retailer due to possibility of tires causing problem. Tires were the problem. Contacted manufacturer , informed consumer nothing…”
filed May 8, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some customers may experience a situation in which the rear of the vehicle sits too high to attach their fifth wheel or goose neck trailer to the trailer hitch turnable. *jb
0200101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 19, 2001
Suspension problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Ram | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 Ram | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 Ram | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 Ram | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 Ram | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 Ram | 31 | 6% |
| 1996 Ram | 49 | 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.