1997 Dodge RAM Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 398 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1997 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 398 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The paint on my 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 truck turned a milky white color on the hood and the top of the cab. Estimated cost of repair to paint the truck is $3,400. Mileage on the truck is 138,400 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10069403, filed 2004-01, 138,400 miles“The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair of the fuel gauge, fifth gear and recall. When the vehicle was picked up two weeks later the other work was done but the recall work was not performed.”
NHTSA complaint #10011611, filed 2003-03, 117,679 miles“My 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 truck has severe paint delamination that began in 2001 and continues to get worse every year. I am in the process of going through small claims court because chrysler refuses to help me. They say that my vehicle is out of warranty. I understand that chrysler had paint problems with a defect at that time. Can you please send me some info on this? A manufacturers paint job should last more than five years. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10070195, filed 2004-01“Paint began peeling off on the roof of the truck approzimately 1 year ago. Since then the all of the paint on the roof has peeled off and now the hood of the vehicle has started peeling.”
NHTSA complaint #10070883, filed 2004-01“Had noticed bracket was cracked where it attaches the trailer to the hitch. Crack was severe. Owner bought new bracket & replaced the old one. The entire hitch has to be replaced and it is the same hitch that was recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #870500, filed 2000-09Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 23 | 6% |
| 1998 | 26 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 1 | 0% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1997 Dodge RAM
80 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
71 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsFuel system
26 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsTires
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM
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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