1997 Dodge RAM Pickup Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 29%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,663miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup, 29% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,663 miles.
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.
“Every time it rains, I have standing water in the cab of the truck on the passenger side. I have had this problem repaired 4 times, and it hads occured again. It is only a matter of time till the electrical components of the truck fail due to exposure to water. I am extremely frustrated with the Dodge truck, and according to the dealer , this is not an isolated problem, as they have had many trucks with the same trouble in their area, not to mention country wide. …”
NHTSA complaint #711269, filed 2000-04“We own a 1997 Dodge ram. The dashboard in the vehicle has broken apart in many locations including the VIN number plate, which is no longer visible. On many occasions the dashboard lights have gone out.”
NHTSA complaint #10189415, filed 2007-05Related service bulletins
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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