Representative photoScratch repair for a 1997 Dodge Ram
Scratch repair for the 1997 Dodge Ram: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
What to check when buying the 1997 Dodge Ram
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 540 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (109), power train (107) and steering (54). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02V161000 | 2002-06-14 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE JOINTS CAN CORRODE AND CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BIND OR STICK. |
| 01V153000 | 2001-05-08 | air bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J"... |
| 01V040000 | 2001-02-12 | latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING "SALT BELT" STATES: MAINE, NEW HAMPSHIRE, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, DELAWARE, MARYLAND, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WEST VIRGINIA, OHIO, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, ILLINOIS,... |
| 99V115000 | 1999-05-06 | power train:clutch assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION, V10 ENGINES AND FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE TRANSFER CASES. UNDER SUSTAINED MAXIMUM RATED VEHICLE LOAD, WHILE DRIVING UP A STEEP GRADE IN FOUR-WHEEL-DRIVE LOW RANGE IN HOT AMBIENT CONDITIONS, THE LOCAL EXHAUST TEMPERATURE PROXIMATE TO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH... |
| 99V023000 | 1999-02-05 | air bags:frontal | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VAN AND WAGON MODEL PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF WATER/ROAD SALT GETS ON THE INTERIOR FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE IN THE PROXIMITY OF THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (AECM), THE AECM CAN CORRODE. THE RESULTING CORROSION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY. |
| 99V024000 | 1999-02-05 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR PARK LAMPS TO GO OUT. |
| 97V126000 | 1997-08-18 | unknown or other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES. THE EXHAUST PIPE CONTACTS OR IS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE OUTER DASH PANEL SILENCER PAD. |
| 97V084000 | 1997-05-05 | power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines | UNDER CERTAIN HIGH LOAD OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TEMPERATURE CAN EXCEED THE MELTING POINT OF THE MATERIAL USED IN THE CONNECTOR TO RETAIN THE FLUID LINE TO THE TRANSMISSION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Booking the work for the Ram
Scratch repair for the 1997 Dodge Ram: tell us about the car, and a person replies with a price and a time. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
What your car means for the work
We note the car's condition with you when it comes in. As a car, it is a straightforward size for this work. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
From request to appointment
Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. Your quote is for your car, not a general price list. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
Need a car meanwhile?
While it is repaired, rent from us: an insurance replacement rental when the repair is a claim your adjuster approves, or at our usual rates. We collect the rental when your car is ready. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
When the car is ready
We confirm how long the car will be with us when we confirm the price. Collect the car when it is ready, or ask us to arrange the handover.
Looking after it afterwards
Park out of direct sun when you can to protect paint and interior. Rinse off winter salt regularly to protect paint and wheels.
A few things first
Take valuables and personal items out of the car before the work. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one.
How the price is set
If we find something unexpected, we ask before we change the price. Larger vehicles take more product and more hours, so they cost more. We price the job before we start, never after.
Want a price?
Questions first? Put them in the request.
Request scratch repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Scratch repair: the 1997 Dodge Ram
Can I rent a car while my 1997 Dodge Ram is in for scratch repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book scratch repair for my 1997 Dodge Ram?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.