1997 Dodge Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Pickup years
- Not enough data 7th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Dodge Pickup. That ranks 7th out of 8 Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. 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 Pickup 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% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Dodge Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Dodge Pickup.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving 35 mph there was an electrical burning smell and the headlights shut off. The contact opened the hood and attempted to make the repair; however, the headlights flickered and remained on. Nhtsa campaign id number: 06e026000 component: exterior…
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving uphill at approximately 35-40 mph, a lock-up clutch failure occurred. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the power train. The vehicle was…
Other Dodge Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Pickup | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Pickup | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Pickup | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Pickup | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 Pickup | 26 | 0 |
| 1995 Pickup | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Pickup?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Dodge Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Pickup model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.