10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 100,454 miles
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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.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
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.
- North Attleboro, MA, USA
1997 Dodge Ram 2500, with overheating head lamp switch. Concerns with the potential for fire!
- Woodruff, SC, USA
I purchased this 1997 Dodge 2500 diesel pickup brand new from the Dodge dealership in Oregon. The worst vehicle that I have ever owned regarding being able to see at night with their headlight design. I have had many close calls trying to see the road as it is almost impossible to see even the road directly in front of the pickup with this style of headlamps that Dodge engineered for this year pickup night driving. At night. I have taken it to several Dodge dealerships to see if they can help. They have not been able to remedy this to this day. Very dangerous to drive at night. Help!
- Albany, OR, USA
I purchased this 1997 Dodge 2500 diesel pickup brand new from the Dodge dealership in Oregon. The worst vehicle that I have ever owned regarding being able to see at night with their headlight design. I have had many close calls trying to see the road as it is almost impossible to see even the road directly in front of the pickup with this style of headlamps that Dodge engineered for this year pickup night driving at night. I have taken it to several Dodge dealerships to see if they can help. They have not been able to remedy this to this day. Very dangerous to drive at night. Help
- Albany, OR, USA
- Carson City, NV, USA