1997 Dodge Van Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1997 Dodge Van, and owners have filed 24 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 Van. 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.
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Dodge Van have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 89,012 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own a 1997 dodge voyager van and have been having constant problems with the ps, AC, and alternator belt slipping off, causing damage to the ps and alternator mounting brackets. At best, i have had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 1, 2008 · Electrical system
“1997 dodge 3500 maxi van with tire failure due to defective valve stems. **cc the consumer's vehicle has had three tire failures, on the same vehicle, due to defective valve stems. The stem manufactur”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 8, 2007 · Tires
Compare Dodge Van model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Van model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 Dodge Van | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 Dodge Van | 0 | 8 |
| 1979 Dodge Van | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Dodge Van | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 Dodge Van | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Dodge Van | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 Dodge Van | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 Dodge Van | 0 | 9 |
| 1995 Dodge Van | 0 | 10 |
| 1996 Dodge Van | 0 | 18 |
| 1997 Dodge Van | 0 | 24 |
| 1998 Dodge Van | 0 | 24 |
| 1999 Dodge Van | 0 | 17 |
| 2000 Dodge Van | 0 | 19 |
| 2001 Dodge Van | 0 | 15 |
| 2002 Dodge Van | 0 | 18 |
Checking a specific 1997 Dodge Van
How do I know if my 1997 Dodge Van 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.
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- 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.