1997 Dodge B Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Dodge B Series. That ranks 4th out of 4 B Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 183,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Dodge B Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 183,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Dodge B Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Dodge B Series.
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.
The driver reported to his first job in the am. He says he had driven the van approximately 10 miles. Noticed nothing unusual about the operation of the van. No unusual smell. When he pulled up to his first job he noticed smoke coming up from under the van. He exited the van and opened the hood. He…
This vehicle is a 1997 model and the sway bar is rubbing on the tire. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Other Dodge B Series years
← 1996 B Series · 1998 B Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 B Series | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 B Series | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 B Series | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge B Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge B Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Dodge B Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B Series model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.