Component Record

Dodge RAM 1997 Air Bags Problems

38 distinct owners reported a air bags problem on the 1997 Dodge RAM - 10% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage38 complaints

38 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V153000Reported May 8, 2001 - 216,100 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 216,100 vehicles across all affected models.

99V023000Reported February 5, 1999 - 250,845 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1999. The campaign covers an estimated 250,845 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Brakes90 Power Train79 Steering39 Engine32 Visibility30 Fuel and Propulsion System29

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.