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Dodge Ram: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeDodge
ClassStandard pickup
Model years (US)2000–2012
New registrations (EU)2000, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2020, 2022, 2024
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Ram pickup – Third generation2001–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 2001 – 2008 (1500) August 2002 – 2009 (2500 and 3500) |
| Model years | 2002–2008 (1500) 2003–2009 (2500 and 3500 pickups) 2007–2010 (chassis cabs) |
| Body styles | 2-door regular cab 4-door Quad Cab 4-door Mega Cab |
| Engines | Gasoline 3,703.5 cm³ PowerTech V6 4,703.1 cm³ PowerTech V8 5,653.5 cm³ Hemi V8 5,899.3 cm³ Magnum V8 7,996.9 cm³ Magnum V10 8,291.9 cm³ Viper V10 Diesel 5,883.0 cm³ Cummins ISB turbo I6 6,685.9 cm³ Cummins ISB turbo I6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 42RLE automatic 4-speed 45RFE automatic 4-speed TorqueFlite 48RE automatic 5-speed 545RFE automatic 6-speed 68RFE automatic 6-speed Aisin AS68RC automatic 5-speed New Venture Gear NV4500 manual 6-speed New Venture Gear NV5600 manual 6-speed G56 manual 6-speed Getrag 238 manual 5-speed Tremec TR-4050 manual |
| Wheelbase | 3,061–4,077 mm |
| Length | 5,276–7,496 mm |
| Width | 2,019 mm |
| Height | 1,923–2,052 mm |
| Designer | Cliff Wilkins (1998) |
Ram pickup – Second generation1993–2002
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 1993 – July 2001 (1500) July 1993 – July 2002 (2500 / 3500) |
| Model years | 1994–2002 |
| Body styles | 2-door regular cab (1994–2002) 2-door Club Cab (1995–2002) 4-door Quad Cab (1998–2002) |
| Engines | Gasoline 3,916.5 cm³ Magnum V6 5,211.1 cm³ Magnum V8 5,899.3 cm³ Magnum V8 7,996.9 cm³ Magnum V10 Diesel 5,883.0 cm³ Cummins ISB turbo I6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed TorqueFlite 42RH-RE automatic 4-speed TorqueFlite 46RH-RE automatic 4-speed TorqueFlite 47RH-RE automatic 5-speed New Venture Gear 3500 manual 5-speed New Venture Gear 4500 manual 6-speed New Venture Gear 5600 manual 5-speed Tremec TR-4050 manual |
| Wheelbase | 3,015–3,929 mm |
| Length | 5,184–6,200 mm |
| Width | 2,014–2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,816–1,892 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Fenton, Missouri (Saint Louis Assembly); Warren, Michigan (Warren Truck Assembly) Mexico: Mexico City (Lago Alberto Assembly); Saltillo (Saltillo Truck Assembly) |
| Designer | Phillip Payne (1989) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2012 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2012 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2012 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2012 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2012 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2010–2011 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2004–2011 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2011 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2011 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2010 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2010 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2009 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| +25 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2012 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2012 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2012 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2012 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2012 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| 2003–2011 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7–19.6 L/100 km | 16.8–21.4 L/100 km | 12.4–16.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2011 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 15.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2003–2011 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–19.6 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2009 | 4.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7–19.6 L/100 km | 18.1–21.4 L/100 km | 13.1–16.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2009 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 15.7–18.1 L/100 km | 18.1–21.4 L/100 km | 13.1–15.7 L/100 km |
| 2005–2008 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| +19 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard pickup, Cargo van, Passenger van |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2012 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Flex-fuel, Natural gas (CNG) |
| Engine displacement | 3.7–8.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8, 10 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (midgrade), Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (premium), Natural gas (CNG) |
| Configurations listed | 138 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2012 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2020, 2022, 2024 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Body and structure | 1468 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 1105 | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 666 | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| Engine and cooling | 537 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 446 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Suspension | 395 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Brakes | 359 | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| Steering | 353 | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| Visibility and wipers | 172 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 132 | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2004: 5613 complaints, 443 with a crash and 145 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.