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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

1997 Dodge RAM Van Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) 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 visibility 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.

“Consumer called complaining about having problem with both outside rear view mirror, has been replaced 7 times. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts”

NHTSA complaint #10001143, filed 2002-12

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003425%
200217%
2001412%
199815%
199716%
1996317%
199517%

Other parts of the 1997 Dodge RAM Van

Brakes
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Body and structure
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology