The service and repair manual for the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 — 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 and 5.9L V8 engines, 12 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV 5.9L V8 — OHV |
| Trims | Runner Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · ST Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +6 |
| Other 1997 Ram 1500 variants | Ram 1500 Van → |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 468 complaints · 2 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1997 Ram 1500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 90
- General Information 1,495
- Accessories & Equipment 211
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 115
- Body & Frame 62
- Maintenance 85
- Brakes 612
- Restraints 59
- Drivelines & Axles 155
- Steering 123
- Electrical 175
- Suspension 60
- Engine Mechanical 142
- Transmission 389
- Engine Performance 751
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 175
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1997 Ram 1500
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 06E024000A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a c.
Owners have filed 468 complaints and Dodge has issued 2 technical service bulletins for the 1997 Ram 1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1997 Ram 1500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1997 Ram 1500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1997 model year, covering the 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8 and 5.9L V8 across the Runner Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Sport Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, LT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Custom Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SS/T 5.9L Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, WS Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, Lujo Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1997 Ram 1500 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1997 Ram 1500, covering engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1997 Ram 1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1997 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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