1997 Dodge Dodge Truck
Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1997: 18 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 |
| 1987 | 4 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 14 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 35 |
| 1997 | 18 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 51 |
| 2000 | 20 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
6 of 18 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.
Steering
3 of 18 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing linkages and gear box (other than rack and pinion).
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Ball joints are totally worn out and could have failed causing an accident. Vehicle is unsafe. This truck has had very good care taken of it and should not have worn this bad on a vehicle with this few miles on it and with the care taken of it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-08-14
Power train
3 of 18 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
Engine and engine cooling
3 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and belts and associated pulleys.
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1997 Dodge grand caravan, 3.3L engine. Serpentine drive belt consistently slips off or shreds while driving on wet roads causing loss of power steering and eventually all power to operate the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-07
Engine will randomly stall. Only discernible pattern is the vehicle is operated more than 45 minutes, however episodes are very sporadic. Engine will restart only after a wait period of 20-30 minutes (Then runs fine).
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-05-07
Electrical system
3 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.
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Wiring harness in the dash failed resulting in vehicle fire. Mjs
NHTSA ODI report, 1999-10-29
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1997 Dodge Dodge Truck — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 3 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck 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 Dodge Truck?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.