Most recalled 1997 vehicles
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
1997 models ranked by the number of NHTSA recall campaigns covering them. Many recalls cover several models at once, and a count says nothing about how serious each one is: open a vehicle to read them.
1997 models at a glance
As of November 8, 2026, NHTSA lists 946 recall campaigns covering 1997 vehicles, across 1,239 models.
The systems recalled most often were equipment (129); suspension (80); fuel system, gasoline (60); steering (59); and service brakes, air (58). A recall can name more than one system.
The largest, by the number of vehicles it may affect across every model year it covers:
- Jul 3, 201414V400000Electrical system5,877,718 vehiclesPontiac Grand AM, Chevrolet Malibu and 6 more models
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.
The 25 most recalled 1997 models
- 11997 Ford F-15025 recalls2,758 complaints
- 21997 Honda Civic16 recalls373 complaints
- 31997 Honda Accord15 recalls460 complaints
- 41997 Dodge Caravan14 recalls714 complaints
- 51997 Chevrolet Cavalier13 recalls540 complaints
- 61997 Ford F-25013 recalls304 complaints
- 71997 Dodge Dakota12 recalls446 complaints
- 81997 Mitsubishi Eclipse12 recalls136 complaints
- 91997 Jeep Grand Cherokee11 recalls991 complaints
- 101997 Dodge Ram11 recalls398 complaints
- 111997 Ford Mustang11 recalls176 complaints
- 121997 Ford Explorer10 recalls1,731 complaints
- 131997 Jeep Cherokee10 recalls390 complaints
- 141997 Plymouth Voyager10 recalls346 complaints
- 151997 Chrysler Sebring10 recalls210 complaints
- 161997 Ford Expedition9 recalls853 complaints
- 171997 Pontiac Grand Prix9 recalls810 complaints
- 181997 Chevrolet Venture9 recalls432 complaints
- 191997 Ford Crown Victoria9 recalls288 complaints
- 201997 Pontiac Sunfire9 recalls190 complaints
- 211997 Oldsmobile Silhouette9 recalls104 complaints
- 221997 Prevost H3-459 recalls1 complaints
- 231997 Kenworth T8009 recalls1 complaints
- 241997 Prevost H3-419 recalls0 complaints
- 251997 Thomas MVP9 recalls0 complaints