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1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup

Ownership intelligence · Standard Pickup Trucks · Regular Gasoline
71
Good
Consider
AVOIR Score out of 100
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Category Scores

Reliability 78
Longevity 76
Maintenance 71
Depreciation 81
Performance 65
Efficiency 31

Reliability & Ownership FAQ

Is the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup reliable?

AVOIR rates the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup's reliability 78/100 — good — from NHTSA recall counts, complaint density, and multi-year defect trends. Its overall AVOIR ownership score is 71/100 (Good).

How long will a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup last?

AVOIR scores the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup's longevity 76/100 (good), estimated from high-mileage survival data and resale-panel evidence of how far these vehicles actually run.

What does it cost to own a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup?

AVOIR scores the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup on maintenance 71/100 and depreciation 81/100 — higher is better (lower real cost) — plus fuel, insurance and resale in the full breakdown above.

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