Model year guide

1997 Dodge RAM VAN

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Dodge RAM VAN is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

1997 Dodge RAM VAN — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Dodge RAM VAN at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Dodge RAM VAN recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1997 Dodge RAM VAN.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1997 Dodge RAM VAN. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Engine

Certain Ram trucks equipped with a diesel engine. The potential is for the throttle control linkage joints to corrode and cause the throttle to bind or stick, which could result in a loss of throttle control. Correction: Dealers will replace the rod ends and ball studs.

Transport Canada #2002107 · Jul 2002

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the air bag electronic control module (AECM) will corrode if water/road salt is introduced onto the interior floor in the proximity of the AECM. The resulting corrosion of the AECM could cause the driver's side air bag to deploy inadvertently. Correction: Dealers will replace the existing AECM with one that is sealed from moisture intrusion.

Transport Canada #1999026 · Feb 1999

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Dodge RAM VAN

The Dodge Ram Van is a range of full-size vans that were produced by Chrysler Corporation from the 1971 to 2003 model years. The B series replaced the forward control Dodge A100, transitioning to a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout that shared components with the D series pickup truck and had a conventional exterior hood for engine access. The model range consisted of a cargo van, a passenger van marketed as the Dodge Ram Wagon after introduction of the Ram nameplate for model year 1980, and a cutaway van chassis which was dropped in 1979.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1997 Dodge RAM VAN vehicles on record

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1997 Dodge RAM VAN — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Dodge RAM VAN have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1997 Dodge RAM VAN. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.