Complaints
275
Crashes
11
Fires
18
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:142,252 mi
Crash-related:1
#214 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:18,000 mi
#312 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:110,500 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 15 | 1 | — | 142,252 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 14 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | 110,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 11 | — | — | 200,442 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 10 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 8 | — | — | 82,270 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 173,900 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 19,250 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 3 | 152,730 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | 1 | 74,254 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | 1 | 100,454 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 6 | — | — | 87,300 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 175,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,252
Tires:Tread/Belt
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,000
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,500
Tire Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
200,442
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,270
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,900
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,250
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
152,730
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,254
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,454
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,300
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft:Seal
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1997 Dodge 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1997 Dodge 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1997 Dodge 2500 has 275 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Dodge 2500?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (15 complaints, avg 142,252 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (14 complaints, avg 18,000 mi); Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints, avg 110,500 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1997 Dodge 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 109,614 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1997 Dodge 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 1997 Dodge 2500 include 11 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1997 Dodge 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 Dodge 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1997 Dodge 2500?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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