1997
Dodge Ram 2500

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$18,770
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  • Reg Cab 135" WB HD
    Starts at
    $18,770
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,975 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 139" WB HD
    Starts at
    $20,775
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,815 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 155" WB HD
    Starts at
    $20,980
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,695 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 135" WB HD 4WD
    Starts at
    $21,855
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,555 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 139" WB HD 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,785
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,590 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 155" WB HD 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,990
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,590 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 5.0

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  • By shayne from Washington st
    Owns this car
    March 14, 2023

    235,000 miles original transmission

    I have had my Dodge 2500 since 1997 it is now the year 2023 they have $235,000 Mi on it original everything and make sure oil is changed tranny has changed and up-to-date on its normal two nuts it's been a very good vehicle for me
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Long Time Dodge Owner from Centreville, VA
    Owns this car
    June 5, 2011

    Best Truck ever owned

    I bought a 97 Dodge Ram 2500 new and had this vehicle for 14 years before I sold it. It had 186000 miles on it when I sold it. I bought this truck for 18200.00 dollars new. I completed regular maintenance and only had one problem with this vehicle while I owned it. The fuel pump went out in 2010. I had it replaced, no more problem. This is a solid truck and I anticipate the next owner will get another 100K out of with no problem.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500?

The 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 is available in 1 trim level:

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Is the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 reliable?

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5.0 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.0
  • Interior: 4.0
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 5.0
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