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Model year

1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN

Minivan, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Dec 10, 2003 to Aug 24, 2005.

Recalls (0)Complaints (2)Investigations (0)Bulletins (11)
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Below the median 1997 minivan
Severity index0.01997 minivans average 11.2
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN peaked in 2003, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.7512003120052007200920112013201520172019202120232026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN name lighting

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Lighting
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

No recall campaign lists the 1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Look up a VIN at NHTSA
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 1997 Dodge Mini RAM VAN

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Aug 24, 2005Failure Aug 1, 2005Williamsburg, VAHeadlights

    1997 DODGE CARAVAN HEADLIGHTS LOST PART OF THEIR CAPABILITY TO LIGHT UP THE ROAD.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE PLASTIC COVERS WERE HEAVILY PITTED WITH A FOG-LIKE APPEARANCE PARTICULARLY IN THE AREA DIRECTLY AHEAD OF THE LIGHTS RESULTING IN DIFFUSION WHICH SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THE INTENSITY OF THE HEADLIGHT BEAM ON BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM. *SC

    NHTSA complaint 10134541
  2. Filed Dec 10, 2003Failure Aug 11, 2003Huntingburg, INMotor

    WHEN USING THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED TO OPERATE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK A CHRYSLER DEALER IN INDIANA STATED A LOT OF '97 CARAVAN'S HAVE THIS DEFECT. CONSUMER NOTED IT IS IRRITATING, DISTRACTING, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER REQUESTED A LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION TO GET THE FAILURE REPAIRED. *PH

    NHTSA complaint 10033572
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

11 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 3100519 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 3100319 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 3100619 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • R2118796A Feb 26, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
  • 08-049-20 Apr 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
  • 31-005-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
  • 31-003-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
  • 31-006-19 Nov 20, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
  • 020597 Jun 20, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    REAR OF VEHICLE SAGS AND/OR LOW CURB HEIGHT. *TW
  • 090797 Jun 27, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW
  • 181397A Jun 13, 1997 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    COLD ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATION. *TW
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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