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1997 Lodal EVOProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Lodal EVO, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 11, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Lodal EVO has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1997 Lodal EVO recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other EVO 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 EVO median. How we score

'97'08'09'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What EVO owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 LODAL EVO TRUCK. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-45 MPH WHEN FLAMES BEGAN SHOOTING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE ENGINE COVER. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE…
Complaint 10381536 · Feb 11, 2011

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