MYRModel Year Report

1997 Dodge RAM Pickup

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1997 Dodge RAM Pickup
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:08:34.388Z

Only 17 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 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1997 highlighted. 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 14 complaints 2003
1997: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
19923
19942
19957
19966
199717
199818
199933
20008
200120
200222
200314

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STRUCTURE

3 of 17 total reports mention: structure.

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EVERY TIME IT RAINS, I HAVE STANDING WATER IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM "REPAIRED" 4 TIMES, AND IT HADS OCCURED AGAIN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000407

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

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WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED UP HILL AND NO WITH WARNING TRANSMISSION WILL DECELERATE EVEN WHEN FOOT IS ON ACCELERATOR, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS.....*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030108

STEERING

2 of 17 total reports mention: steering.

WHEELS

1 of 17 total reports mentions: wheels.

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AFTER A ROUTINE TIRE ROTATION REPAIR, THE DEALER FAILED TO PROPERLY RETIGHTEN THE LUG NUTS RESULTING IN A NEAR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT, AS A RESULT OF THIS THE CONSUMER IS HESITANT TO ACCEPT SERVICE AT ANY DAIMLER CHRYSLER ORGANIZATION. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

VISIBILITY

1 of 17 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1997 Dodge RAM Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup 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 RAM Pickup?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.