1997 Dodge Dodge TruckProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 18 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 29, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck has problems
18 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Dodge Dodge Truck recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other Dodge Truck year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dodge Truck median. How we score
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What Dodge Truck owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FOR SEVERAL YEARS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A SUDDEN LOSS OF MY HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING MY 1997 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH 82000 MILES ON IT. I NOTICED THAT I EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM MUCH MORE OFTEN WHEN OPERATING THE HIGH BEAMS FOR 10-15 MINUTES. I TOOK IT IN TO A SERVICE SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS BUT THEY…
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