1997 Chevrolet Explorer Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife and I were driving on I 75 in florida going about 60mph on easter sunday 2000(1997 ford Explorer xlt). Without any warning the back passenger side tire blew out. The car pulled suddenly to the right, I managed to gain control of the vehical and stop it in the middle of the road. The tire did $2800($500 deductable) in damage to the vehical. The tred peeled off of the tire and bent the rear fender under the car. It also broke the rear tail light and scratched the paint. A claim was filed with nationwide ins. And with ford motor credit.( DOT number: tire size: 235/75 )”
NHTSA complaint #726889, filed 2000-08Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 20% |
| 1997 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Chevrolet Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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