1997 Dodge RAM Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%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 11 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Dodge RAM, 3% of the 398 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.
“While driving the stud bolts on left front tire broke, causing the left rear tire to brcome loose on the hub, the vehicle coasted onto the inside berm when the left front wheel wheel came off the hub. (ohio traffic crash report)”
NHTSA complaint #568013, filed 2002-11“While driving 70 MPH left front wheel completely came off, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced wheel hub/ brake rotors. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #8004387, filed 2002-02“1. Transmission would not shift into overdrive. After keeping the truck for 34 days, dealership finally put in a rebuilt tranny. 2. Driver's side mirror vibrates at highway speeds, rendering it useless. Dealer blamed it on the bug shield. 3. Battery completely died right after warranty expired. 4. Front wheels make constant clicking noise...suspect failed bearings. 5. Steering wheel made cracking sound when turning to left or right...took several attempts to fix it. Truck is total piece of junk!”
NHTSA complaint #713221, filed 1999-10“Lugs: nuts sheared off right rear wheel. All 5 have sheared off at different times. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated lugs: nuts were either too tight or too loose.”
NHTSA complaint #893924, filed 2001-08“The driver side wheel studs broke off, causing almost all the lugs: nuts to fall off, which almost caused an accident. Dealer does not have a stud part available. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #835473, filed 1999-03Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 2% |
| 1995 | 7 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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