1997 Dodge Ram 1500 body & structure problems
The 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 has 70 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
70
Body & Structure complaints
15%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Body & Structure complaints by year
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING OUT OF A HOSPITAL PARKING STRUCTURE, WHEN COMING TO THE EXIT ON THE LOWEST LEVEL YOU MUST MAKE A SHARP RIGHT TURN INTO THE EXIT BOOTH LANE. WHEN TURNING RIGHT, IT WAS AS IF A "TOOTH" INSIDE THE STEERING GEAR BROKE OFF CAUSING A COLLISION WITH THE RAIL WHILE EXITING THE PARKING…”
Common questions
How many body & structure complaints does the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA has 70 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 body & structure — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.