1997 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission problems
The 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 has 61 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
61
Transmission complaints
13%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“RIGHT REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY SHEARED CAUSING ENGINE TO STALL/LOSS OF STEERING/CONTROL OF THE WEHICLE. TRUCK BED WAS EMPTY AND TRAVELING AT APPROX. 60MPH; UPON OCCURENCE VEHICLE ROLLED 3 TIMES ON BUSY HIGHWAY; BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURED”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.