CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Dodge RAM has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA, including 42 crashes, 18 fires, 33 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (87 reports).
1997 Dodge RAM recalls
Most common 1997 Dodge RAM problems
Problem areas named in the 398 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 87 |
| Power Train | 80 |
| Steering | 40 |
| Air Bags | 39 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 32 |
| Visibility | 31 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 25 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 25 |
| Suspension | 24 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
What owners report
CRACKED DASH.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED AND DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT SHOULD HAVE PAID MORE ATTENTION TO THE STRAPS BECAUSE THEY ARE DESIGNED TO EVENTUALLY WEAR OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
PARK POSITION WITH IGNITION KEY IN THE LOCK POSITION, VEHICLE SHIFTER MOVED OUT OF PARK , KNOCKED OWNER DOWN AND RAN OVER ME, CONTINUED TO ROLL BACK HIT SECOND CAR, CONTINUED TO KEEP GOING UNTIL IT HIT A CURB. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS AND COULD HAVE CAUSED OTHER ACCIDENTS. CONSUMER SENT IN A FAX COPY OF THE INTERNET VOQ. *KB *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE RAM. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE AND OIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE ON THREE OCCASIONS AND STATED THAT THE COMPRESSOR SENSORS WERE LOW AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO ADD TWO QUARTS OF OIL PER WEEK. HOWEVER, THE OIL LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT CONFIRM IF THE VEHICLE HAD ANTILOCK BRAKES. THE VIN WAS CONFIRMED, BUT APPEARS TO BE INVALID. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,200 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 134,400.
1997 DODGE RAM LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. *KB THE SEPARATION CAUSED DAMAGED TO THE VEHICLE. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT. *JB
1997 Dodge RAM questions
Does the 1997 Dodge RAM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 1997 Dodge RAM: Vehicle Speed Control; Air Bags; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch; Power Train:Clutch Assembly; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge RAM?
Based on 398 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (87), Power Train (80), Steering (40).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Dodge RAM 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.