Overview
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- MidgradeEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Power to weight
- 0.080 hp/lb
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,200EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 514 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 141 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 4,949 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Cab
- Crew/Super Crew/Crew MaxNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Optional
- Lane-departure warning
- Optional
- Recalls
- 11
- Owner complaints
- 202 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 4
Feature availability
Driver assist
- Automatic emergency brakingOptional
- Blind-spot monitorOptional
- Lane-keeping assistOptional
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
- ENGINE13%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
- SERVICE BRAKES10%
- POWER TRAIN8%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 342 total.
Ram 1500: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
467 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2408000018 REV.B
New Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error
May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
May 20, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY111751
GRILLE - SPEAKER
May 19, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100820
Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only.
May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111834
SENSOR – KNOCK
May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111833
SENSOR – KNOCK
May 13, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY111831
SENSOR – KNOCK
May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111830
SENSOR – KNOCK
- and 459 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 10 yr / 100k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
Source: www.ramtrucks.com as of 2026-06
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.