How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Pickup have?

The 1997 Dodge Pickup has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Dodge Pickup has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Dodge Pickup?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is exterior lighting.

1997 Dodge Pickup Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Dodge Pickup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the exterior lighting. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving 35 mph there was an electrical burning smell and the headlights shut off. The contact opened the hood and attempted to make the repair; however, the headlights flickered and remained on. Nhtsa campaign id number: 06e026000 component: exterior…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING · reported 2008-08-26

“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge pickup. While driving uphill at approximately 35-40 mph, a lock-up clutch failure occurred. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the power train. The vehicle was…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2002-10-10

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Dodge Pickup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.