1997 Dodge Dodge Truck Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%of 18 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 visibility of the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck, 11% of the 18 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.
“Mirrors simply folds back to the vehicle body at hwy speed. The rearview side mirrors are not usable on highway driving. Replace both mirrors still do the same thing.”
NHTSA complaint #9005868, filed 2002-02“Head gasket failed at 36000 miles. Water pump seal failed at 47000 due to pitting and corrosion of aluminum housing. Transmission problem has been intermittent and normally occurs after extended driving - transmission clunks when downshifting between 2nd and 1st gear. Has hestitated when shifted into drive. Electrical problems have been common and increasing - unexpected windshield wiper activation, unexpected electric door lock and car alarm activation, most recently ignition failure during initial attempts to start in the morning.”
NHTSA complaint #758057, filed 2002-02Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Dodge Truck
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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