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1997 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Driveline Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	346906
Internal NHTSA #	759302
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 3500
Model Year	1997
File date	22/02/97
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Mechanics all said vehicle is a danger to drive injury could result, it cannot be repaired. It has been worked on for this bucking problem about 15+ times. New shocks, clutch assbly, tires, stab shocks, drive lines, drive lines balanced, carrier bearings, rear end, entire rear axle, springs, etc., and many other stabs at the problem have been done. The rear wheels will still buck so bad the wheels come off the pavement at times. Chrysler said that personal safety was not a concern, only the bottom line dollar in them buying this vehicle back. At least 2 mechanics, a service mgr. And the customer relations lady at montana dodge have said this pickup is unsafe for me to be driving. The rear end is now going out, the transmission is leaking now and it is an accident waiting to happen. Chrysler said they would buy it back, penalizing me dearly on mileage even though the truck has had problems since it was new. Montana dodge has told chrysler they will not work on it anymore, that it is unsafe to drive. My extended warranty is still good for another 25,000 miles or 2 more years. The "laison" paid by chrysler is who told me that safety had nothing to do with the price chrysler paid me, it was just a bottom line dollar they were concerned about. Chrysler troubleshooter techs sent a vib machine to pinpoint the problem, it showed to be the output shaft of the transfer case. A used transfer case was installed, it still bucked. Used parts were traded out for the entire rear axle assembly and it still bucked. This bucking is so violent, that stuff off the dash will go into the back seat area if i allow it to stay in this bucking mode. Someone would 100% without doubt be injured seriously or killed if this vehicle were to remain on the highway. Chrysler doesn't seem to really care and said as much through their laison. Thank you very much for listening. I either sell it back to chrysler at a great money loss or drive a dangerous vehicle.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	10
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAUREL, MT
VIN pattern	3B7MF33D2VMXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	01/01/97
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	78
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1997 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Driveline Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1997 Dodge RAM 3500 Power Train Driveline Problems, Complaints and Defects

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