1997 Dodge Ram 3500 transmission problems
The 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 has 26 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
26
Transmission complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION TUBES WERE RUBBING TOGETHER CAUSING A FIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER. DEALER NOTIFIED. PH”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 transmission — 17% 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.