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2025 Ram

1500 2WD

Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Ram 1500: best and worst years
2025 Ram 1500 2WD (photo 1 of 2)
2025 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

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

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.062 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
8
Owner complaints
359 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 SYSTEM29%
  • ENGINE11%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING9%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE8%
  • POWER TRAIN7%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 646 total.

Ram 1500: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

507 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 30, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM08-228-26

    Selec-Speed Control Inoperable Customers may experience the following: ● Warning message "Selec-Speed Unavailable" appears in the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) when customer attempts to enable Selec-Speed Control function. NOTE: No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). No driveability concerns.

  • May 30, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY08-195-26 REV. A

    Flash: Door Control Module (DCM) Updates Technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC): ● B2577-00 - Window Not Calibrated / Lost Calibration.** Customers may experience one or more of the following: ● Driver and passenger window 'auto up' function is inoperative This bulletin involves inspecting and possibly reprogramming the DDM and PDM with the latest available software.

  • 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 27, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2624000004 REV.A

    A/C Inoperative, A/C Relay Not Engaging.

  • May 27, 2026ENGINE13D Combo

    Emissions Recall 13D - ESS Function Disabled After Valve Body Service - Dealer Notification

  • May 26, 2026AIR BAGS111847

    AIR BAG - DRIVER

  • May 26, 2026AIR BAGS111846

    AIR BAG - DRIVER

  • May 21, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY23-018-26

    Whistling Noise Heard From Left Side Mirror While Driving Customers may comment on the following: ● Wind noise or whistle noise heard from the driver door mirror area while driving. This bulletin involves replacing the left-hand door mirror access cover.

  • and 499 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.