Salvage 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 for sale

Browse 24 salvage 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 vehicles from IAA and Copart — live auctions and ended sales, with photos, VIN, damage and last bid.

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HC13Y4VJ616710 · 65405896

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 255571 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: KAPOLEI, HI
Title status: Salvage

Oct 12, 20260h 00mPre-loss value US$4,315Repair 216% of value

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HC13Y1VG730729 · 70910636

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 136566 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: EUGENE, OR
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$4,306

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HF16Z3VS102501 · 68056446

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 233787 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: NEWTON, AL
Title status: Salvage

Auction not assignedPre-loss value US$3,913

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HF16Z9VJ588950 · 71265476

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 253972 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: VANDALISM
Storage location: LEROY, NY
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$225Oct 5, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,461

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HF13Y8VG836148 · 67422646

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 184800 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WAYLAND, MI
Title status: None

Last bid US$200Oct 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,491

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HF13Z8VG777451 · 62092586

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · MANUAL

Odometer: 202072 mi
Seller: ONEMAIN FINANCIAL
Primary damage: MINOR DENT/SCRATCHES
Storage location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$125Sep 17, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HF13Z5VJ618076 · 64870106

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · MANUAL

Odometer: 159460 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: BARBERTON, OH
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$300Sep 18, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HC16X6VS248690 · 68238546

3.9L 6 · 6 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 138716 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: RIVERVIEW, FL
Title status: Rebuilt
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$10Sep 22, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,333Repair 101% of value

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HF13Z2VM515586 · 66008646

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · MANUAL

Odometer: 186887 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: HOUSTON, TX
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$675Sep 15, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,959Repair 140% of value

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HC13Y8VG801926 · 66253536

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 194651 mi
Primary damage: SIDE
Storage location: EARLINGTON, KY
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$225Sep 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,169

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HC13Y3VJ535780 · 79327205

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 110102 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$225Oct 6, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HF13Z7VM590705 · 66347166

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 198567 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: WALTON, KY
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$100Oct 2, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,158Repair 487% of value

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IAA Canada

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HC16X5VS226549 · 20275995

3.9L V6 FI OHV 12V F2 · Manual

Odometer: 232987 Km
Primary damage: Hail
Storage location: Winnipeg, MB
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Doesn't start

Last bid CA$425Sep 9, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HC13Y1VG760779 · 66833626

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 146100 mi
Primary damage: MECHANICAL
Storage location: HOUSTON, TX
Title status: None
Status: Doesn't start

EndedSep 4, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,590

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HF16Y2VS123606 · 61967396

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 0 mi
Primary damage: BURN
Storage location: LOUISVILLE, KY
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Sep 3, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,043

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IAA Canada

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HC16Z0VJ572922 · 30078389

3.9L V-6 175HP

Odometer: 317000 Km
Primary damage: Total Burn
Storage location: North Battleford, SK
Title status: PartsOnly
Status: Doesn't start

EndedAug 26, 2026

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HC13Y6VG806221 · 65597856

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 339433 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: SUN VALLEY, CA
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$225Aug 31, 2026

Ended

Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HF16Y7VS226648 · 63491996

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 217525 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: SHREVEPORT, LA
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$10Aug 27, 2026Pre-loss value US$3,534

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HF13Z9VG816516 · 56873516

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · 4X4 W/REAR WHEEL DRV · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 290055 mi
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary damage: HAIL
Storage location: HAM LAKE, MN
Title status: Salvage
Status: Runs & drives

EndedSep 8, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,686Repair 198% of value

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HC16Z5VJ510562 · 60513406

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · MANUAL

Odometer: 159538 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: EUGENE, OR
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$250Aug 18, 2026Pre-loss value US$4,680Repair 169% of value

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HC13Z7VG709599 · 60521266

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 120706 mi
Seller: GEICO
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: FARR WEST, UT
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$150Aug 17, 2026Pre-loss value US$1,587Repair 575% of value

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

3B7HC13ZXVM584308 · 61597276

5.9L 8 · 8 cyl · REAR WHEEL DRIVE · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 134931 mi
Primary damage: REAR END
Storage location: HELENA, MT
Title status: None
Status: Runs & drives

Last bid US$350Sep 1, 2026Pre-loss value US$5,577Repair 208% of value

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Copart USA

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HF16Y3VJ548824 · 95769335

5.2L 8 · 8 cyl · 4x4 w/Rear Wheel Drv · AUTOMATIC

Odometer: 500714 mi
Primary damage: FRONT END
Storage location: BRIDGETON, MO
Title status: Salvage

Last bid US$175Aug 21, 2026Pre-loss value US$2,981Repair 473% of value

Ended

IAA Canada

1997 DODGE RAM 1500

1B7HC16X8VS163317 · 30092687

3.9L V-6 175HP · Std

Odometer: 291990 Km
Primary damage: Theft
Storage location: Saskatoon, SK
Title status: Repairable
Status: Doesn't start

EndedJul 15, 2026

That’s all 24 lots.

1997 Dodge Ram 1500 price data

Median bid: $299
Average bid: $506
Bid range: $225 – $777
Avg. retail: $3,870
Typical repair vs value: 169%

Based on 24 archived lots — USD-normalized, last observed bid (not a guaranteed sale price).

Recalls and crash ratings

1 recall campaign on record

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMar 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 AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

From the U.S. NHTSA, by model year, make and model — not this exact car. A recall may already have been repaired; ask the seller or a dealer with the VIN.

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How much does a salvage 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 sell for?

Across 24 salvage 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 lots, the median winning-side bid is $299 and the average is $506 (range $225 to $777). Pre-loss retail value averages $3,870. Prices are USD-normalized from IAA and Copart; a sold lot’s figure is the last observed bid, not a guaranteed sale price.