1997 Dodge RAM PickupProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 29, 2011. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other RAM Pickup 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 RAM Pickup median. How we score
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- Caution
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What RAM Pickup owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WE OWN A 1997 DODGE RAM. THE DASHBOARD IN THE VEHICLE HAS BROKEN APART IN MANY LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE VIN NUMBER PLATE, WHICH IS NO LONGER VISIBLE. ON MANY OCCASIONS THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS HAVE GONE OUT. *TR
EVERY TIME IT RAINS, I HAVE STANDING WATER IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM "REPAIRED" 4 TIMES, AND IT HADS OCCURED AGAIN. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME TILL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS OF THE TRUCK FAIL DUE TO EXPOSURE TO WATER. I AM EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED WITH THE…
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