1997 Dodge Ram body problems

14 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Body: door
4
Body
4
Frame and members
2
Body: bumpers
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Ram body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Hood latchOpened May 3, 2000, closed April 20, 2001

Onmarch 20, 1995, daimlerchrysler filed a defect report for 181,008 1994 and 1995 dodge ram trucks manufacturedc from january 21, 1994 - october 25, 1994 at the dodge city assembly plant and from march 26, 1994 - december 8, 1994 at the lago alberto assembly plant.the secondary hood latch rod could bind on the guide bracket and prevent engagement of the secondary latch.if this occurs when the primary latch is not engaged, the hood could fly up when the vehicle is being driven and obstruct the drier's vision increasing the potential for a crash.the recall remedy was to replace the sedcondary hood latch.owners were notified in august of 1995.this recall rate as of 2/97 was 68%

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What 1997 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 5, 2007 · Body, Electrical · FL

97 dodge ram customer states that the dash has many cracks and the front speakers are not working and with several unexplained electrical issues**cc

Filed May 18, 2007 · Body · FL

The 1997 doge ram dashboard started cracking, and now there was a large hole in the center of the dashboard.

Filed May 9, 2007 · Body · 100,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram. The contact stated that the vehicle's dashboard has begun to crack. The crack travels from the windshield down to the front of the dashboard. The dashboard has continued to crack into tiny pieces. The engine size and number of cylinders are not available. The current mileage is 169,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. The dealer contact information is also unavailable.

Filed Jun 17, 2002 · Body · IL

While driving in raining weather or driving in fast speed there is a constant leak through weather strips of both doors. Dealer has been notified; however, has not remedied the problem.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Body · CA

Consumer heard a squeaking noise, frame on passenger's side cracked where front coil spring were attached.

Filed Dec 12, 2001 · Body · NV

Front bumper fell off vehicle on driver's side. Part on passenger side is loose. Bolts fell out of bumper mounting brackets. Contacted dealer and dealer told consumer to call the federal safety agency. *ak

Filed Jan 20, 2000 · Body · CO

Vehicle experiencing welds to the body of the doors are coming undone. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Body · NY

While driving at 55 MPH it takes truck 190 feet to stop.

Filed Jul 28, 1999 · Body, Brakes · OH

The brakes would make squeaking/grinding noises & not grabbing to stop vehicle. Also, structure seams cause leak of water inside of vehicle/steering pump pin had sheared off & the power steering had seized up, and water pump failed.

Filed Apr 5, 1999 · Body · OH

Consumer has had a continuous problem with wind/road noise, several repair attempts, however problem continues. Consumer believes problem is a 'known' defect and is being concealed by manufacturer.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Ram body

Does the 1997 Dodge Ram have body problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the body of the 1997 Dodge Ram, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Ram body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Ram body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Ram have the most body problems?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most body complaints are 1995 (26 complaints), 1996 (24 complaints) and 2001 (24 complaints).