Model year guide

1997 Dodge RAM-1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Dodge RAM-1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Dodge RAM-1500 at a glance

Combined12–16 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1997 Dodge RAM-1500 MPG & running costs

Combined12–16 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway17 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,869
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$12,344 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 8 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1997 Dodge RAM-1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$24,345
Fuel only$24,345
Per mile$0.32

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1997 Dodge RAM-1500 vehicles on record

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1997 Dodge RAM-1500 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1997 Dodge RAM-1500 get?

The 1997 Dodge RAM-1500 has U.S. EPA estimates of 12–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (8 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.