1997 Dodge Ram Pickup 1500 review from North America

Cassette never worked.

5000km out of warranty the fuel pump went cost me 850 dollars, phoned Chrysler about it and got a very rude individual who refused to even listen to me.

6000km out of warranty overdrive went out, another thousand bucks.

Clearcoat finish peeled off the passenger side, never seen that before, neither had the dealer who willingly resprayed it under warranty.

Intake manifold developed an oil leak, was repaired under warranty, dealer said this was a common problem.

I really like this Dodge, it was 4x4 and I traded in my 1995 2 wheel Dodge Ram because I wanted a 4 wheel drive for the snow we occasionally get. My 1995 Dodge did not have one repair problem the two years I owned it, so I was surprised at how different the 1997 Dodge was in comparison. Even with the faults it was a great truck, wouldn't get stuck in the snow, towed my 25 foot 5th wheel everywhere I wanted to go. The seats were very comfortable and firm the way I liked them. I think if the vehicle is really well liked the owners can overlook some of the flaws, if the owners don't like the vehicle that much then any flaw will make them hate it.