1997 Dodge RAM Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%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 6 complaints about the seats of the 1997 Dodge RAM, 2% 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.
“The metal plate inside the seat closest to the driver's door that allows the back of the seat to pivot forward protrudes through the seat fabric exposing a sharp point that has ripped 6 pairs of my pants on the left rear pocket (and cut into a leather wallet) when sitting down in the seat. The reason I had so many pairs of pants ripped is that it took several months for me to realize exactly what was causing the rips. Had it not been for having my wallet in my left pocket I would have surely sustained a laceration on my left buttock. …”
NHTSA complaint #703410, filed 1999-02“Outside seat back bracket of driver seat failed in rear end collision resulting in driver being moved into back seat. Seat back bracket failed above the recliner ratchet adjsuter. Truck moving 5mph, rearended by vehicle approx at 30mph or faster (excessive speed, 283' skid marks, dry pavement, 96 honda accord)”
NHTSA complaint #728111, filed 2000-08“Driver side seatback bolt which supports the seatback has broken, causing the seat to recline in the rest position. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer refused to replace parts. Contacted manufacturer, failed to respond.”
NHTSA complaint #854201, filed 2000-01Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 6 | 2% |
| 1996 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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