Model year guide

1997 Dodge RAM 2500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1997 Dodge RAM 2500 — representative photo
Representative photo

1997 Dodge RAM 2500 at a glance

Safety recalls1

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

1997 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #06E024000 · 15/03/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS …

Fix: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 11 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

Dimensions & weight

Length
180.7–240.2 in
Width
79.5–79.9 in
Height
72.0–79.9 in
Wheelbase
109.4–154.7 in
Curb weight
3,746–5,260 lb
Front track
66.9–68.9 in
Rear track
66.9–68.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 — ranges cover the 10 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

1997 Dodge RAM 2500 vehicles on record

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1997 Dodge RAM 2500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

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