1997 DODGE RAM VAN PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake issues:

  • After the brakes have been rebuilt there is still chatter from one or more wheels
    
  • The front brakes get hot and warped, the car veers to the left when brakes are applied
    

• 2. Electrical issues:

  • Battery exploded while starting vehicle
    
  • Problems with ac/heater wiring harness
    

• 3. Mirror issues:

  • Consumer complains about having problem with both outside rear view mirror
    

• 4. Cruise control issues:

  • Cruise control fails to disengage while driving at normal speed
    
  • Cruise control light will not go off when the off button is depressed
    

• 5. Mechanical issues:

  • Main drive belt binds up and breaks off
    
  • Shocks failed
    
  • Seat belt came unlatched
    
  • Steering column destroyed
    
  • Tire tread completely separated from tire and bent fender
    
  • Steering box is faulty and causing the vehicle to wander
    

• 6. Fire hazard related issue:

  • Fuel line fell off causing fire
    

• 7. Safety concerns:

  • The front end is faulty causing a steering problem
    
  • Steering column destroyed
    
  • Frame rot on steering side
    
  • Van wanders and wobbles within lanes if the steering box is faulty
    
  • Accelerator became stuck while driving at 65mph and collided with car in front