1997 Dodge RAM VanProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge RAM Van, most often about the suspension. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 8, 2014. Updated daily.
Where the 1997 Dodge RAM Van has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1997 Dodge RAM Van recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1997 vs. every other RAM Van 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 Van median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1997 Dodge RAM Van, and the recalls they led to.
- SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATENo recall
What RAM Van owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE FRONT FRAMES ROT OUT ON STEERING SIDE AND IT ISN'T 1 OF THEM IT IS ALMOST ALL OF THEM. TOYOTA RECALLED TACOMAS FOR THIS AND I WANT MY FRAME FIXED OR REPLACED. THIS HAPPENS EARLY IN THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLES. THEY HAVE ALMOST GOTTEN AWAY WITH IT. BUT THESE ARE STILL ON THE ROAD AND COULD KILL…
THE FRONT END IS FAULTY CAUSING A STEERING PROBLEM WHEN THE FRONT WHEELS ENGAGE THE RADIUS RODS AS TO PREVENT THEM FROM ROLLING INTO REVERSE. NLM
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