1997 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dodge Truck years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck. That ranks 7th out of 9 Dodge Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 17%), typically at around 82,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 18owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck 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 | 3 | 17% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 17% | 134,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Dodge Dodge Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck.
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.
For several years i have been experiencing a sudden loss of my headlights while driving my 1997 dodge ram 1500 with 82000 miles on it. I noticed that i experienced this problem much more often when operating the high beams for 10-15 minutes. I took it in to a service shop on two occasions but they…
1997 dodge ram has dashboard cover cracked in several places. Pieces have fallen down into the dash among the internal wiring. This is not just a cosmetic problem. If the pieces themselves do not short out the wiring and cause a fire, the jagged edges could potentially cut open an airbag upon…
It was requested that dodge dakota owners log information as to if they have excessively worn ball joints and / or failures. I am an engineer at an equipment manufacturer and believe this is a failure due to excessive wear at low mileage. My 1997 dakota slt has 70,000 miles on it now and since i do…
Ball joints are totally worn out and could have failed causing an accident. Vehicle is unsafe. This truck has had very good care taken of it and should not have worn this bad on a vehicle with this few miles on it and with the care taken of it. *ak
1997 dodge grand caravan, 3.3l engine. Serpentine drive belt consistently slips off or shreds while driving on wet roads causing loss of power steering and eventually all power to operate the vehicle. Only a small amount of water, 2" deep puddles, can cause this. It is very dangerous. So far, belt…
Other Dodge Dodge Truck years
← 1996 Dodge Truck · 1998 Dodge Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge Truck | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 Dodge Truck | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 Dodge Truck | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 Dodge Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Dodge Truck | 51 | 0 |
| 1998 Dodge Truck | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 Dodge Truck | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 Dodge Truck | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dodge Truck model years, the 1997 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.