1997 Dodge Ram problems by component
398 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Dodge Ram, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 78 | 20% | — |
| Power Train → | 71 | 18% | — |
| Air Bags → | 38 | 10% | — |
| Steering → | 36 | 9% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 30 | 8% | — |
| Visibility → | 30 | 8% | — |
| Suspension → | 24 | 6% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 23 | 6% | — |
| Electrical System → | 22 | 6% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 22 | 6% | — |
| Tires → | 16 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 14 | 4% | — |
| Wheels → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 2% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 8 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 7 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 6 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.