This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $34,999 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$624

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $3,500 down

Amount financed

$31,499

Total interest

$5,941

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1B7MF36D1VJ554466

Engine

5.9L · V6

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Diesel

Model year

1997

Made by

FCA US LLC

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 1997 Dodge Ram 3500 Truck has 1 recall campaign as of September 2026.

1 recall campaign on this model year

Check accident & title history →

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MODEL 3500 LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS ONLY. OPERATION OF THE HEADLAMPS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME CAN RESULT IN HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING THE HEADLAMPS OR…

NHTSA campaign 99V024000

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 3500 Truck from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 4, 2026.

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
1997 Dodge Ram (this car)	—	0	—
1999 Chevrolet Silverado	$14,798	2	—
1999 GMC Sierra	$25,648	2	—

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.