1997 Dodge Ram Pickup Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Dodge Ram Pickup. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Dash board cracked on drivers side and middle from where it meets windshield to the face of dash. *tr”
“While driving on us highway 231 in alabama a good year tire (lt245/75r16e) treads separated and caused over $4,600.00 dollars damage to the left side of my dodge ram truck. The tires have been a problem since new and were oem equipment . They wouldn't stay in balance very long after being…”
“We own a 1997 dodge ram. The dashboard in the vehicle has broken apart in many locations including the vin number plate, which is no longer visible. On many occasions the dashboard lights have gone out. *tr”
“1997 dodge ram 2500 caught on fire. *mr the fire occurred under the shifter and outside under the hood. The problem was due to the dash silencer pad. On another occasion after repairs, while the vehicle was in motion the a/c, cruise control and tachometer had become inoperative, the alternator…”
“!)at 36,246 miles, bolts holding tie rods to steering box broke while I was traveling on interstate. Had to fight dodge to cover under warranty. Originally had vehicle in for 'wandering steering' before warranty expired. They replaced steering box, tie rods, ball joints, idler arm and other…”
“!)at 36,246 miles, bolts holding tie rods to steering box broke while I was traveling on interstate. Had to fight dodge to cover under warranty. Originally had vehicle in for 'wandering steering' before warranty expired. They replaced steering box, tie rods, ball joints, idler arm and other…”
“!)at 36,246 miles, bolts holding tie rods to steering box broke while I was traveling on interstate. Had to fight dodge to cover under warranty. Originally had vehicle in for 'wandering steering' before warranty expired. They replaced steering box, tie rods, ball joints, idler arm and other…”
“!)at 36,246 miles, bolts holding tie rods to steering box broke while I was traveling on interstate. Had to fight dodge to cover under warranty. Originally had vehicle in for 'wandering steering' before warranty expired. They replaced steering box, tie rods, ball joints, idler arm and other…”
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 Ram Pickup as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.