
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
- Power to weight
- 0.062 hp/lb
- 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
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- Smog score
- 6/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
- 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
- 8
- Owner complaints
- 359 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 2
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlStandard
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
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 yearsKnown 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.