MYRModel Year Report

1997 Dodge B250

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1997 Dodge B250
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:33:47.425Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge B250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1981: 1 complaints 1981 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 5 complaints 1987 1988: 2 complaints 1989: 4 complaints 1990: 5 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 11 complaints 1993: 10 complaints 1993 1994: 32 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998
1997: 2 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19811
19820
19830
19840
19850
19861
19875
19882
19894
19905
19916
199211
199310
199432
19957
19964
19972
19982

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 2 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

SUSPENSION

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.

Show complaint excerpts

SR97-01. BRAKES NOT STOPPING, JUMPING/STOPPING, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE OCCURRED, DEALER CONTACTED, BRAKES HAD TO BE MACHINED AT 12,000 MILES.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981231

Also filed under POWER TRAIN and SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing cooling unit and lines.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing catalytic convertor.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Dodge B250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Dodge B250 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge B250?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge B250 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.