1997 Dodge Ram
3B7KF23D9VG837012
GOOD DEAL
· $1,955 below typical price
Grand Junction, CO
This 1997 Dodge Ram is listed at $23,544 with 172,371 miles in Grand Junction, CO.
Market price range
Based on 6 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026This vehicle: $23,544 — $1,955 below the typical market price ($25,499)
Asking $23,544 · typical market price $25,499 · based on 6 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $3,030 (−11.4%) over 60 days.
Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 3B7KF23D9VG837012, spanning 60 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock GMC | Grand Junction, CO 81501 | $23,544 | 172,371 mi | 2026-09-02 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Rock GMC | Grand Junction, CO 81501 | $24,267 | 172,371 mi | 2026-09-01 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3B7KF23D9VG837012Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
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.
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.
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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 1997 Dodge RAM over the last 6 months — the market softened $19,888 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $29,888 |
| April 2026 | $21,500 |
| May 2026 | $18,900 |
| June 2026 | $11,449 |
| July 2026 | $19,995 |
| August 2026 | $10,000 |
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 | 101 | $8,900 | 100% | 161,150 mi |
| 2001 | 132 | $10,948 | 123% | 177,041 mi |
| 2000 | 50 | $10,120 | 114% | 169,425 mi |
| 1999 | 71 | $11,495 | 129% | 172,966 mi |
| 1998 | 41 | $14,000 | 157% | 167,160 mi |
| 1997 | 35 | $11,190 | 126% | 150,445 mi |
| 1996 | 37 | $7,944 | 89% | 179,147 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
