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1997 Dodge Ram 1500

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$14,075

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

Truck

Body style

3

Seating capacity

240.1” x 71.6”

Dimensions

Rear-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(11 reviews)

7 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

  • Laramie

  • LT

  • ST Extended Cab

  • ST

  • Laramie Extended Cab

  • Base

    $14,075

  • Club Cab

    $18,550

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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 review: Our expert's take

By Tony Swan

Consumer reviews

(11 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.1
  • Interior 3.9
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.3
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Most recent consumer reviews

Reliable and long lasting.

I've had mine since 20,000 miles in 2000. Now it's up to 370,000. Engine is still great. It was my highway hauler for a long time, now it's my daily driver and occasional hauler. It's getting to need some body work, but it still starts every time. It's had a few repairs and the computer board switched out, but otherwise not needing major attention yet.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Still on the road

Besides wear and tear of the seals and dash board, this truck has been the longest running truck I've had. I take good care of all the vehicles I've owned. ( all GM products ) But this Ram has surpassed them all. Great Daily driver and workhorse.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great truck

I bought this truck with 67000 miles on it . It’s a 4x4 5.9 ext cab . It’s been a fantastic truck no problems. I paid 5000 for it in 2012. The person I got it from bought it new and only used it for pulling there tent trailer. The gas was to much to drive it anywhere else. It’s lucky to get 15 mpg

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Safety

Based on the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 base trim.
Frontal driver
5

Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Dodge CPO Go
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
60 months/100,000 miles
Powertrain
36 months/36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
6-10 MY and/or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification required
125 point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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