1997 Dodge RAM Pickup Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup, 6% of the 17 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.
“Consumer received recall 01v040000 notification for the secondary hood latch replacement, however recall work has not been performed due to scheduling problems with dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #565273, filed 2002-04Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup
5 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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