1997 Dodge Ram safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
42
complaints reporting a crash
18
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 29 report injuries (33 people injured, 7 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1997 Dodge Ram vehicles were involved in 89 fatal crashes with 51 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES ONLY, THE THROTTLE… · Jun 14, 2002