1997 Dodge RAM Pickup Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,674 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dash board cracked on drivers side and middle from where it meets windshield to the face of dash. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 29, 2011 · Structure
“While driving on us highway 231 in alabama a good year tire (lt245/75r16e) treads separated and caused over $4,600.00 dollars damage to the left side of my dodge RAM truck. The tires have been a probl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 12, 2008 · Tires
Compare Dodge RAM Pickup model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM Pickup model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 17 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 18 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 33 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup | 1 | 22 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 14 |
Checking a specific 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup
How do I know if my 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.