2026 Ram

1500 2WD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Ram 1500: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission: Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Powertrain: HybridEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Start-stop system: YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG City: 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
MPG Comb: 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,050EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
CO₂: 407 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Eco Score: 4/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Seats: 5NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 229 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 80 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 78 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 141 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 4,971 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Cab: Crew/Super Crew/Crew MaxNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 2F (7,001 to 8,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 9
Owner complaints: 98 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 2

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Driver assist

Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Automatic emergency braking
Standard
Blind-spot monitor
Standard
Lane-keeping assist
Standard

Convenience

Push-button start
Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM34%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
ENGINE8%
POWER TRAIN7%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6%
SERVICE BRAKES6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 139 total.

Ram 1500: best and worst years

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.