1997 Dodge Ram 1500 problems by component
361 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 70 | 19% | 100,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 56 | 16% | 72,002 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 43 | 12% | 80,150 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 26 | 7% | 97,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 24 | 7% | 97,945 mi |
| Electrical System → | 23 | 6% | — |
| Steering → | 23 | 6% | — |
| Suspension → | 21 | 6% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 20 | 6% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 5% | 122,500 mi |
| Tires → | 16 | 4% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 14 | 4% | — |
| Visibility → | 14 | 4% | — |
| Equipment → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.