1997 Dodge Ram 2500: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the headlights failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the headlight switch had failed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 225,000.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Mar 2014

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the pedal remained depressed even after contact removed their foot. The contact had to open the hood and physically engage the throttle cable in order for the pedal to return to normal position. The contact noticed that the throttle cable was frayed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic test. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 142,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jun 2013

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the when adjusting the steering wheel, certain functions failed on the vehicle. The specifics on the functions that failed were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jan 2013

“Headlights stopped working while driving at night. Headlight switch is not safe to handle load of electricity from the headlight and marker light wires. I have replaced switch 4 times and still same problem. Lights stop working because the switch melts and begins to burn. The recall for 1997 dodge ram headlight switch should have been extended for all models built in that year. *tr”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Jul 2012

“Bought a set of b.f. Goodrich all terrain t/a ko lt235/85r16 lre dot bforuh21 on nov.21, 2011. My truck is a 1997 dodge 2500 4x4 5.9l diesel. Had 217,260 miles on it. On wednesday, apr. 4, 2012 at about 10:30 p.m. My husband was driving us home. The rear passenger tire tread came completely off in one piece and all that was left on the rim was the perfect sidewalls. I see b.f. Goodrich has recalled this same tire before for the same problem. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2012

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the fuel tank detached from the vehicle as a result of the straps being corroded. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the straps were broken due to corrosion. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 108,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2011

“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracked, to the point that pieces detach when going over a bump. The contact also stated that the front-end suspension was fractured, making it impossible for the vehicle to drive in a straight line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 03/09/16*lj *cn”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2011