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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
- HP
- 390
- Power to weight
- 0.080 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.21
- 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
- 512 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 3/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- 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
- 4,890 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
- GVWR class
- Class 2E (6,001 to 7,000 lb)NHTSA 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
- No
- Lane-departure warning
- No
- Recalls
- 13
- Owner complaints
- 881 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 77
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startOptional
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsOptional
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- STEERING19%
- ENGINE13%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
- POWER TRAIN8%
- SERVICE BRAKES8%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM7%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 1,195 total.
Ram 1500: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
RQ25003Openopened Jul 3, 2025POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Post Recall Remedy Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Failure
EA23001Openopened Mar 17, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
High pressure fuel pump failure
PE16014opened Dec 16, 2016POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Vehicle Rollaway
Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
362 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
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.
Apr 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS2623000032
Squeak Or Squawk Noise Coming From Either Side Door Of The Vehicle, It Could Be Just One Door Or More. The Noise Can Be Present In Either The Upper Or The Lower Hinge.
Apr 1, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYS1623000028 REV.H
Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.
Mar 9, 2026POWER TRAINS2621000003 REV.A
The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV, 8HP75-LCV, 8HP90, 8HP95. Transmissions may exhibit the following diagnostic codes: P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90, P1DB7, P1B13.
Mar 4, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.J
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Feb 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1408000384 REV.I
Start Stop Charging Warning Lamp Illuminated On, Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS) State of Charge (SOC) Inaccurate, Battery Charging Message, Presence of IBS Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), or Battery Warning Lamp On
Jan 21, 2026ENGINE109727
Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
Jan 21, 2026ENGINE109724
Water Pump & Chain Case Cover
- and 354 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.