1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Mini RAM VAN years
- Not enough data 2nd 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 Mini RAM VAN. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Mini RAM VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (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 Mini RAM VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN.
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.
1997 dodge caravan headlights lost part of their capability to light up the road.***no answer required***. *mr the plastic covers were heavily pitted with a fog-like appearance particularly in the area directly ahead of the lights resulting in diffusion which significantly reduced the intensity of…
When using the left turn signal windshield wipers started to operate. Dealer notified. *ak a chrysler dealer in indiana stated a lot of '97 caravan's have this defect. Consumer noted it is irritating, distracting, and could cause an accident. Consumer requested a letter of authorization to get the…
Other Dodge Mini RAM VAN years
← 1996 Mini RAM VAN · 1999 Mini RAM VAN →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Mini RAM VAN | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Mini RAM VAN | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 Mini RAM VAN | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, visibility problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Mini RAM VAN model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.