1997 Dodge RAM Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 398 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 1997 Dodge RAM, 1% of the 398 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While driving 40 MPH had a direct frontal impact with a building, and driver's airbag malfunctioned, but airbag did not deploy fully. Also driver's seatbelt ripped apart, causing the occupant to hit the windshield, and sustained serious injuries. Have not contacted the mfr. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #851960, filed 1999-10Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 18 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 9 | 32% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 8 | 44% |
| 1986 | 6 | 33% |
| 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 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsTires
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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