1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 Dodge Ram 1500
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1997 Dodge Ram 1500
Most Common 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Problems
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles have 24 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 problem is: Exhaust Manifold Bolts May Break
On the 3.7l v6 and 4.7l v8 theexhaust manifold bolts commonly break, exhaust manifold gaskets should be replaced and...
On some models a void in the rear window seal may cause a water leak. water may be present on or under the carpet....
Dodge Ram 1500 Repairs and Prices
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Transmission Leak Inspection
$61 - $90
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Powertrain Control System Diagnosis & Testing
$61 - $90
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Diagnosis
$119 - $174
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Noise Diagnosis
$122 - $179
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Air Bag Control Module Replacement
$453 - $497
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Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Replacement
$441 - $497
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Spark Plug Replacement
$290 - $538
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Head Gasket Replacement
$1,781 - $2,177
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Timing Chain Tensioner Replacement
$1,190 - $1,604
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HVAC Air Door Actuator Replacement
$774 - $1,015
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Above Average
The Dodge Ram 1500 Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 4th out of 17 for fullsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $670 which means it has average ownership costs. While repairs tend to be more severe than average, the number of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Ram 1500.
Most Common 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Questions
There are 250 related questions for 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 questions.
Brake lights stay on trying to find brake light switch location
Check engine light came on as parked turned off engine tried to start crank but no run
starter fluid no run
no spark...
Dodge Recalls
Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles have0known recent recalls.
The Dodge has5 known total recalls.
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