1997 Damon Escaper Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Escaper years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Damon Escaper. That ranks 4th out of 8 Escaper model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Damon Escaper problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 100% | 15,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Damon Escaper recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Damon Escaper.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving, the rear axle separated from the frame. *ak the design of the axle support brackets were not strong enough for the load of the trailer nor was the axle assembly properly secured to the trailer which created a hazardous safety condition. *jb
Other Damon Escaper years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Escaper | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Escaper | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 Escaper | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Escaper | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 Escaper | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Escaper | 3 | 5 |
| 1999 Escaper | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Damon Escaper?
Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Damon Escaper?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Damon Escaper a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Escaper model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.