1997 Dodge B250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other B250 years
- Not enough data 3rd 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 B250. That ranks 3rd out of 4 B250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 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 B250 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% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| 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 B250 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Dodge B250.
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.
Battery.
Sr97-01. Brakes not stopping, jumping/stopping, extended stopping distance occurred, dealer contacted, brakes had to be machined at 12,000 miles. Also, transmission leaking and loose valve/catalytic converter is not operable, dealer is aware of the problem, problem still exists. Unusual wear and…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge B250?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge B250?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Dodge B250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other B250 model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.