1997 Dodge B Series Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Dodge B Series recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Dodge B Series.

Most common 1997 Dodge B Series problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	1
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2005-01-11, Electrical System
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 SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WHILE HE DIALED 911. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VAN IS A TOTAL-LOSS. VERIZON HAS HAD SIMILAR FIRES IN THIS MODEL VAN AND FEELS THAT THIS INCIDENT DESERVES FURTHER INVESTIGATION. PREVIOUS FIRES OF THIS NATURE HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA BY VERIZON COMMUNICAT

1998-12-02, Suspension
THIS VEHICLE IS A 1997 MODEL AND THE SWAY BAR IS RUBBING ON THE TIRE. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

1997 Dodge B Series questions

Does the 1997 Dodge B Series have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Dodge B Series at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge B Series?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (1), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Dodge B Series has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.