1997 Dodge RAM Van Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 6%of 16 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 other or unknown of the 1997 Dodge RAM Van, 6% of the 16 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.
“Problems with AC/heater wiring harness. The blower motor for the AC/heater system in the van continues to overload and burn out components for this system. The van has been put into repair on four seperate occasions. It has now once again burned out. Here is some information: turned in on 6/18/99. Replaced blower motor resistor. Mileage 24010 turned in on 9/16/99. Replaced blower motor resistor, repaired wiring harness and sleeve. Mileage 26434 turned in on 12/14/99. Replaced control head and blower switch. Mileage 29880. Turned in on 8/15/02. Replaced blower motor switch. …”
NHTSA complaint #10003608, filed 2003-01Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge RAM Van
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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