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1997 Dodge Ram SLT
VIN
3B7KC23D6VM544033
Clinton, IL
Listed at
$20,312
This 1997 Dodge Ram SLT is listed at $20,312 with 106,011 miles in Clinton, IL.
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Sold by Douglas Dodge
811 W. State Highway 54, Clinton, IL 61727
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sun
- Closed
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1997 Dodge Ram SLT
VIN 3B7KC23D6VM544033
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Price history for this VIN
May 1, 2026 · $20,312
Oct 10, 2026 · $20,312
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN 3B7KC23D6VM544033, spanning 5 months.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Dodge | Clinton, IL 61727 | $20,312 | 106,011 mi | 2026-05-01 | 11 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Dodge RAM | Clinton, IL 61727 | $23,900 | 106,011 mi | 2026-06-02 | 115 d ago |
| Douglas Dodge | Clinton, IL 61727 | $23,312 | 106,011 mi | 2026-05-01 | 65 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 3B7KC23D6VM544033Trim
SLT
Engine
Drivetrain
4x2
Body
Pickup
Fuel
Diesel
Model year
1997
Made by
CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA
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
$5,440
Maintenance & repairs
$7,000
Total, 5 years
$27,940
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 September 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 September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a Dodge RAM over the last 6 months — the market softened $11,200 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $18,900 |
| June 2026 | $11,449 |
| July 2026 | $19,995 |
| August 2026 | $10,000 |
| September 2026 | $8,800 |
| October 2026 | $7,700 |
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As of October 12, 2026, among alternatives (model years 1995–1999) to the 1997 Dodge Ram in this catalog, the 1997 Ford F-150 has the lowest median asking price ($6,700, 51 listings with photos) and the 1995 GMC Sierra the highest ($12,500, 32 listings).
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1997 Dodge Ram
SLT · United States
$20,312Catalog asking price for this VIN
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1995 GMC Sierra
All trims
$12,500Median asking price · 32 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,901–$24,900
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Dodge Ram SLT | Not enough data | — | 4 |
| 1998 Chevrolet GMT-400 All trims | $10,000 | $4,995–$19,900 | 66 |
| 1997 Ford F-150 All trims | $6,700 | $3,999–$9,815 | 51 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Silverado All trims | $12,145 | $7,995–$15,999 | 41 |
| 1995 GMC Sierra All trims | $12,500 | $6,901–$24,900 | 32 |
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: October 12, 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 | 129 | $8,950 | 100% | 162,239 mi |
| 2001 | 167 | $10,999 | 123% | 165,962 mi |
| 2000 | 52 | $8,747 | 98% | 173,891 mi |
| 1999 | 100 | $11,894 | 133% | 165,733 mi |
| 1998 | 52 | $11,948 | 133% | 155,524 mi |
| 1997 | 43 | $9,995 | 112% | 148,751 mi |
| 1996 | 41 | $10,800 | 121% | 162,185 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
