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All trims
$14,595Median asking price · 37 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$7,750–$24,995
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1997 Dodge Ram
VIN
1B7HF13Y9VJ554874
Sioux Falls, SD
Listed at
$11,190
This 1997 Dodge Ram is listed at $11,190 with 183,600 miles in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Sold by Next 2 New Automotive Sales & Services
5117 W 12th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
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VIN report
1997 Dodge Ram
VIN 1B7HF13Y9VJ554874
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Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next 2 New Automotive Sales & Services | Sioux Falls, SD 57106 | $11,190 | 183,600 mi | 2023-03-09 | 12 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next 2 New Automotive Sales & Services | Sioux Falls, SD 57106 | $10,995 | 183,600 mi | 2023-03-09 | 46 d ago |
| Next2New Automotive Sales | Sioux Falls, SD 57106 | $8,995 | 183,600 mi | 2023-03-09 | 1087 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 1B7HF13Y9VJ554874Engine
Drivetrain
4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Gasoline
Model year
1997
Made by
FCA US LLC
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
15
MPG
City
14
MPG
Highway
18
MPG
$3,100
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 15 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 1997 Dodge Ram likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$15,500
Insurance
$4,250
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$26,750
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 1997 Dodge Ram has 11 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 15 MPG.
11 recall campaigns on this model year
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGK2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 08E050000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGSABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 09E012000
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EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.NHTSA campaign 06E060000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 1997 Dodge Ram from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 28, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Dodge RAM over the last 6 months — the market softened $13,600 in that span.
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Jul
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Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $21,500 |
| May 2026 | $18,900 |
| June 2026 | $11,449 |
| July 2026 | $19,995 |
| August 2026 | $10,000 |
| September 2026 | $7,900 |
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As of September 23, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1997–1999) to the 1997 Dodge Ram in this catalog, the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado has the lowest median asking price ($10,999, 31 listings with photos) and the 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 the highest ($14,595, 37 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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1997 Dodge Ram
All trims · United States
$11,190Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $13,677 · 37 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $6,495–$20,888
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1999 Chevrolet Silverado
All trims
$10,999Median asking price · 31 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$8,900–$14,999
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Dodge Ram All trims | $13,677 | $6,495–$20,888 | 37 |
| 1997 Chevrolet GMT-400 All trims | $14,595 | $7,750–$24,995 | 37 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado All trims | $10,999 | $8,900–$14,999 | 31 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: September 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–2002What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 123 | $8,630 | 100% | 166,228 mi |
| 2001 | 128 | $12,070 | 140% | 178,793 mi |
| 2000 | 45 | $9,000 | 104% | 171,271 mi |
| 1999 | 77 | $12,995 | 151% | 164,696 mi |
| 1998 | 41 | $12,900 | 149% | 165,890 mi |
| 1997 | 39 | $13,677 | 158% | 138,362 mi |
| 1996 | 35 | $10,199 | 118% | 173,508 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
