Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2024The latest year rated a good buy
AvoidNoneNo year stands out as bad
Be careful2013–2016, 2025More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
What changed for 2012
First year we have trim data for.
2012 1500 trims
| Express | Laramie | Laramie Longhorn | Outdoorsman | SLT | Sport | ST | SXT | Tradesman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||||||
| Starting MSRP | $24,025 | from $41,510 | $46,270 | — | from $27,610 | from $31,985 | from $24,025 | $35,345 | — |
| Powertrain | |||||||||
| Engine | — | 5.7-Liter V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine | 5.7-Liter V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine | — | — | 5.7-Liter V8 HEMI MDS VVT Engine | — | 4.7-Liter V8 FFV | — |
| Transmission | — | 65RFE | 65RFE | — | 65RFE | 65RFE | — | 65RFE | — |
| Gears | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | — | 6 | — |
| Drivetrain | Crew Cab / Regular Cab | Crew Cab / Quad Cab | — | Crew Cab 4x2 / Crew Cab 4x4 / Quad Cab 4x2 / Quad Cab 4x4 / Regular Cab 4x2 / Regular Cab 4x4 | Crew Cab / Quad Cab / Regular Cab | Crew Cab / Quad Cab / Regular Cab | Crew Cab / Quad Cab / Regular Cab | 4wd | Crew Cab / Regular Cab |
| Size and capability | |||||||||
| Seats | Crew Cab: 6 Regular Cab: 3 | 5 | 5 | Crew Cab 4x2: 6 Regular Cab 4x2, Regular Cab 4x4: 3 | Crew Cab: 6 Regular Cab: 3 | Crew Cab: 5 Regular Cab: 2 | Crew Cab: 6 Regular Cab: 3 | 6 | Crew Cab: 6 Regular Cab: 3 |
| Tech | |||||||||
| Audio | — | Alpine | Alpine | — | — | Crew Cab: — Regular Cab: Alpine | — | — | — |
| Speakers | Crew Cab: — Regular Cab: 6 | 9 | 9 | — | 6 | Crew Cab: — Regular Cab: 7 | 6 | 6 | — |
| Driver assistance | |||||||||
| Parking sensors | — | — | Rear | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Comfort | |||||||||
| Heated seats | — | Front | Front, Second Row | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | Front | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Driver seat memory | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Climate zones | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exterior | |||||||||
| Wheels | 20 in + option | 20 in + option | 20 in + option | 17 in + option | 17 in + option | Crew Cab: 20 in Regular Cab: 22 in | 17 in + option | — | 17 in |
Packages and options (101)
| Express | Laramie | Laramie Longhorn | Outdoorsman | SLT | Sport | ST | SXT | Tradesman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Anniversary Lone Star Package | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Big Horn/Lone Star Regional Package | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chrome Accents Group $930 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chrome Appearance Group | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Chrome Side Step and Bed Rail by Mopar $1,035 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Exterior Appearance Group | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Luxury Group | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mossy Oak Package | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Popular Equipment Group | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power and Remote Entry Group | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Protection Group | — | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Remote Start and Security Group $350 | — | — | — | Standard | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Smokers Group $60 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Southern Express Regional Package | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Premium Group $750 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ST Popular Equipment Group | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| SXT Appearance Group $1,000 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Technology Group $495 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trailer Brake Control Group $300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror $360 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth and Remote USB Port $310 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3.92 Axle Ratio $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Chrome Power-Folding Heated Trailer-Tow Mirrors $100 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power Chrome Trailer-Tow Mirrors with Manual Fold-Away $100 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chrome Tubular Side Steps by Mopar $655 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Class IV Trailer-Hitch Receiver $335 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Engine Block Heater $90 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| 32-Gal. Fuel Tank | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Fixed Heated Rear Window | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Limited-Slip Differential $325 | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Manual Sliding Rear Window | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Manual-Adjusting Trailer-Tow Mirrors | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Power Sunroof $995 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power-Folding Heated Trailer-Tow Mirrors with Turn Signals and Puddle Lamps $180 | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| RamBox Cargo Management System $1,295 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Performance Hood $775 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Spray-in Bedliner $475 | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Standard |
| Tow Hooks $50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Under-Rail Box Bedliner | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| 115-Volt Auxiliary Power Converter | — | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | — | — | — |
| 18-Ounce Floor Mats | Standard | Standard | — | — | Standard | Standard | Optional | — | Optional |
| All-Weather Mud/Slush Mats | — | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| 10-Ounce Carpet Floor Covering | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | — | Optional |
| Cigar Lighter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Control | — | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Center Console | — | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | — | — | — |
| Heated and Ventilated Driver and Front-Passenger Seats | — | Optional | Standard | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Front and Rear Rubber Floor Mats $80 | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front Rubber Floor Mats | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heated Driver and Front-Passenger Seats | — | Standard | Standard | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Heated Rear Seats | — | Optional | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | Standard | Standard | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Katzkin Leather Seats by Mopar $1,400 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power-Adjustable Pedals $125 | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Premium Cloth-Trimmed 40/20/40 Split-Bench Seat | — | — | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Premium Cloth-Trimmed Low-Back Bucket Seats | — | — | — | Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — |
| Premium 10-Way Leather-Trimmed Low-Back Bucket Seats | — | — | Standard | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Speed Control | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | — | Optional |
| Under-Seat Storage - Center Position, with Latched Lid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Under-Seat Storage - Center Position, with Load Floor | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Vinyl Floor Covering | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | Standard | — | Standard |
| 506-Watt Alpine Premium Sound | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sirius Backseat TV with Second-Row Overhead DVD Screen | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Media Center 430 CD/DVD/MP3/HDD $800 | — | — | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Media Center 430N Multimedia System with Navigation $400 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Media Center 730N CD/DVD/MP3/HDD $1,600 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Seven Premium Speakers with Amplifier | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Uconnect Multimedia | — | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Standard | — | — | — |
| Uconnect Navigation | — | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Uconnect Voice Command with Bluetooth $360 | — | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | — |
| ParkView Rear Backup Camera $200 | — | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| ParkSense Rear Park Assist System $250 | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Remote Start | — | Optional | Standard | Standard | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trailer Brake Control $230 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| California Black Wheels Group $1,345 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17-Inch x 8-Inch Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheel | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17-Inch x 8-Inch Steel Chrome-Clad Wheel $300 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20-Inch x 8-Inch Painted Cast-Aluminum Wheel | Standard | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20-Inch x 9-Inch Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheel $400 | Optional | — | — | — | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| 20-Inch x 9-Inch Forged Aluminum Wheel, Polished and Painted $400 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20-Inch x 9-Inch Sparkle Aluminum Wheel $640 | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20-Inch x 9-Inch White Gold Aluminum Wheel | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LT265/70R17E OWL On/Off-Road Tires $250 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LT275/70R17 OWL All-Terrain Tire | — | — | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| P265/70R17 OWL on-/Off-Road Tire | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P275/60R20 OWL on-/Off-Road All-Season Tire $175 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black Clear Coat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Bright White Clear Coat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Deep Molten Red | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Flame Red Clear Coat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Saddle Brown Pearl | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Sagebrush | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Tequila Sunrise | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| True Blue Pearl Coat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| White Gold Two-Tone | — | — | Optional | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dark Slate Gray | — | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Dark Slate Gray / Medium Graystone | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | Optional |
| Light Pebble Beige / Bark Brown | — | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Other, Nhtsa vin decode, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl, 305 hp 5.7L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD, AWD, RWD | 12–22 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 7 | 96 | Electrical system (46) | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo 3.6L 6-cyl, 305 hp | 4WD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 8 | 357 | Electrical system (185) | — |
| 2024 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 305 hp 5.7L 8-cyl, 391 hp 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged, 702 hp | 4WD, RWD | 12–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 6 | 74 | Electrical system (28) | — |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl mild hybrid 5.7L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl mild hybrid 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD, RWD | 12–24 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 11 | 201 | Electrical system (68) | — |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl mild hybrid 5.7L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl mild hybrid 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD, RWD | 12–26 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 16 | 618 | Engine (246) | — |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl mild hybrid 5.7L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl mild hybrid 6.2L 8-cyl supercharged | 4WD, RWD | 12–26 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 15 | 679 | Engine (276) | — |
| 2020 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl mild hybrid 5.7L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl mild hybrid | 4WD, RWD | 17–26 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 14 | 631 | Electrical system (162) | — |
| 2019 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 3.6L 6-cyl mild hybrid 5.7L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl mild hybrid | 4WD, RWD | 17–23 mpg | 4–5 of 5 | 30 | 1481 | Electrical system (380) | — |
| 2018 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 14–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 15 | 662 | Electrical system (159) | — |
| 2017 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 13 | 880 | Steering (227) | — |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 17 | 1545 | Steering (311) | — |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 18 | 1450 | Steering (341) | — |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–23 mpg | 4 of 5 | 17 | 1768 | Steering (505) | — |
| 2013 | 3.6L 6-cyl 4.7L 8-cyl 5.7L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 15–21 mpg | 4 of 5 | 12 | 1277 | Steering (638) | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 3–4 of 5 | 7 | 697 | Electrical system (175) | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 2–3 of 5 | 4 | 689 | Electrical system (214) | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | Not rated | 5 | 27 | Power train (7) | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Wireless phone chargingHead-up displayAWD or 4WDTows 5,000 lb or moreAdaptive cruise with stop and goLane centeringBlind-spot monitoring360-degree cameraHeated front seatsHeated second-row seatsVentilated (cooled) seatsHeated steering wheelLeather seatsRemote startSunroof or moonroofPanoramic roof
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | RAM RAM 1500 CREW CAB PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 96 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 1500 CREW CAB PU/CC N/A RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 96 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 1500 CREW CAB RHO PU/CC N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 7 | 96 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 1500 QUAD CAB PU/EC N/A 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 96 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 1500 QUAD CAB PU/EC N/A RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 96 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 2500 CREW CAB PU/CC N/A 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 7 | 26 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 2500 CREW CAB PU/CC N/A RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 7 | 26 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 2500 MEGA CAB PU/CC N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 7 | 26 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 2500 REGULAR CAB PU/RC N/A 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 7 | 26 |
| 2026 | RAM RAM 2500 REGULAR CAB PU/RC N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 7 | 26 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 357 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 357 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab RHO PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 4 | 61 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 357 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 8 | 357 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 6 | 62 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 6 | 62 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 2500 Mega Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 6 | 62 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 2500 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 6 | 62 |
| 2025 | Ram Ram 2500 Regular Cab PU/RC RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 6 | 62 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 74 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 74 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 1500 Crew Cab TRX PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 6 | 74 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 74 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 74 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 2500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 2500 Mega Cab PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 2500 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2024 | Ram Ram 2500 Regular Cab PU/RC RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 5 | 59 |
| 2023 | Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 201 |
| 2023 | Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 201 |
| 2023 | Ram 1500 Crew Cab TRX PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | Standard | Optional | 11 | 201 |
| 2023 | Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 201 |
| 2023 | Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 201 |
| 2023 | Ram Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Not Available | 10 | 195 |
| 2023 | Ram Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab PU/CC RWD | 4 | Optional | Not Available | 10 | 195 |
| 2023 | Ram Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Not Available | 10 | 195 |
| 2023 | Ram Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab PU/EC RWD | 4 | Optional | Not Available | 10 | 195 |
| 2023 | Ram Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Not Available | 10 | 195 |
| 2023 | Ram Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab PU/RC RWD | 4 | Optional | Not Available | 10 | 195 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Classic Crew Cab PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad Cab PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Classic Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Crew Cab PU/CC 2WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Crew Cab TRX PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 16 | 618 |
| 2022 | Ram 1500 Quad Cab PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 16 | 618 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Classic Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Classic Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 679 |
| 2021 | Ram 1500 Crew Cab TRX PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 15 | 679 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Classic Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 631 |
| 2020 | Ram 1500 Classic Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 14 | 631 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Classic Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Classic Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Classic Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 2WD | Not Rated | No | No | 30 | 1481 |
| 2019 | Ram 1500 Classic Crew PU/CC 4WD | Not Rated | No | No | 30 | 1481 |
| 2018 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 662 |
| 2018 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 662 |
| 2018 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 662 |
| 2018 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 662 |
| 2018 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 662 |
| 2018 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 15 | 662 |
| 2017 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 13 | 880 |
| 2017 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 13 | 880 |
| 2017 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 13 | 880 |
| 2017 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 13 | 880 |
| 2017 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 13 | 880 |
| 2017 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 13 | 880 |
| 2016 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1545 |
| 2016 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1545 |
| 2016 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1545 |
| 2016 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1545 |
| 2016 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1545 |
| 2016 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1545 |
| 2015 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 18 | 1450 |
| 2015 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 18 | 1450 |
| 2015 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 18 | 1450 |
| 2015 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 18 | 1450 |
| 2015 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 18 | 1450 |
| 2015 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 18 | 1450 |
| 2014 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1768 |
| 2014 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1768 |
| 2014 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1768 |
| 2014 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1768 |
| 2014 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1768 |
| 2014 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 17 | 1768 |
| 2013 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 12 | 1277 |
| 2013 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 12 | 1277 |
| 2013 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 12 | 1277 |
| 2013 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 12 | 1277 |
| 2013 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 12 | 1277 |
| 2013 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 12 | 1277 |
| 2012 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 3 | No | No | 7 | 697 |
| 2012 | Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 3 | No | No | 7 | 697 |
| 2012 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 697 |
| 2012 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 697 |
| 2012 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 697 |
| 2012 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 | No | No | 7 | 697 |
| 2011 | Ram 1500 PU/RC 4WD | 2 | No | No | 4 | 689 |
| 2011 | Ram 1500 PU/RC RWD | 3 | No | No | 4 | 689 |
| 2011 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 3 | No | No | 4 | 689 |
| 2011 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC RWD | 3 | No | No | 4 | 689 |
| 2011 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/CC 4WD | 3 | No | No | 4 | 689 |
| 2011 | Ram 1500 Quad PU/CC RWD | 3 | No | No | 4 | 689 |
| 2010 | Dodge Ram 1500 4-DR. Crew Cab w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 27 |
| 2010 | Dodge Ram 1500 4-DR. Quad Cab w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 27 |
| 2010 | Dodge Ram 2500 4-DR. Mega Cab w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 27 |
| 2010 | Dodge Ram 2500 Regular Cab w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 27 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–22 |
| 2026 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg |
12–21 |
| 2026 | 1500 HO 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2026 | 1500 RHO 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2026 | 1500 Warlock 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 17 |
| 2025 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
21–22 |
| 2025 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo |
19–21 |
| 2025 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 23 |
| 2025 | 1500 HO 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2025 | 1500 RHO 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Turbo | 15 |
| 2024 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
20–22 |
| 2024 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
19–21 |
| 2024 | 1500 Classic 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2024 | 1500 Classic 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–19 |
| 2024 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 23 |
| 2024 | 1500 TRX 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 12 |
| 2023 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–22 |
| 2023 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–24 |
| 2023 | 1500 Classic 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2023 | 1500 Classic 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–19 |
| 2023 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 23 |
| 2023 | 1500 TRX 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 12 |
| 2022 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–26 |
| 2022 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–24 |
| 2022 | 1500 Classic 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2022 | 1500 Classic 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–19 |
| 2022 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–26 |
| 2022 | 1500 TRX 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 12 |
| 2021 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–26 |
| 2021 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–24 |
| 2021 | 1500 Classic 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2021 | 1500 Classic 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–19 |
| 2021 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
23–26 |
| 2021 | 1500 TRX 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, Sup Charg | 12 |
| 2020 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–26 |
| 2020 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–24 |
| 2020 | 1500 Classic 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–20 |
| 2020 | 1500 Classic 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–19 |
| 2020 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 23 |
| 2019 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–22 |
| 2019 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, Mild Hybrid; eTorque Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–21 |
| 2019 | 1500 Classic 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–23 |
| 2019 | 1500 Classic 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–22 |
| 2019 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 23 |
| 2018 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–23 |
| 2018 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
14–22 |
| 2017 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
17–23 |
| 2017 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–22 |
| 2016 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–23 |
| 2016 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–22 |
| 2016 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–24 |
| 2015 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–23 |
| 2015 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–22 |
| 2015 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
21–24 |
| 2014 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–23 |
| 2014 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–22 |
| 2014 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
| 2013 | 1500 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L, FFV Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L, FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
16–20 |
| 2013 | 1500 4WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 4.7 L Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L |
15–19 |
| 2013 | 1500 HFE 2WD | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.