Complaints
468
Crashes
36
Fires
16
Injuries
46
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Dodge 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#158 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:102,327 mi
#238 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:74,232 mi
#315 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:77,711 mi
Crash-related:6
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Dodge 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 58 | — | — | 102,327 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 38 | — | — | 74,232 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 6 | — | 77,711 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | 3 | — | 111,826 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 12 | 2 | — | 101,886 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 9 | — | 95,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 3 | — | 111,408 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 1 | 120,500 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | 1 | — | 117,260 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 8 | — | 1 | 123,000 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 8 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Other Equipment | 7 | — | — | 36,740 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch | 7 | — | — | 131,346 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 7 | — | — | 73,618 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 2 | — | 161,097 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 1 | 24,925 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | 2 | 125,442 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 126,233 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 118,231 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | — | — | 158,250 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 5 | — | 1 | 57,000 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 | — | — | 131,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 4 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
58
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,327
Automatic Transmission
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,232
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,711
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,826
Tire Defects
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,886
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,000
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,408
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
120,500
Hydraulic Brakes
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
117,260
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
123,000
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,740
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,346
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,618
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
161,097
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
24,925
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
125,442
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,233
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,231
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
158,250
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,000
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,000
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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