1997 Dodge Ram engine problems
The 1997 Dodge Ram has 32 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
32
Engine complaints
6%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“A FIRE STARTED WHILE PULLING A TRAILER UP HILL, EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT MELTED THE PLASTIC TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER TO CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER. CONSUMER IS VERY CORCERNED ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. *AK”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 1997 Dodge Ram have?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Ram engine — 6% 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.