1500
Ram 1500: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
MakeRam
ClassStandard pickup
Model years (US)2013–2027
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2025–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2025–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2027 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2019–2027 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2013–2024, 2027 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2013–2024, 2027 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2027 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2019–2024, 2026–2027 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2026–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2019–2024, 2026 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid | 8-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (midgrade) |
| 2014–2015, 2020–2024 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +10 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2023, 2025–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 9.8–15.7 L/100 km | 11.2–16.8 L/100 km | 8.1–14.7 L/100 km |
| 2014–2022, 2025–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.0–11.8 L/100 km | 10.2–13.8 L/100 km | 7.1–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2019–2027 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 11.2–13.8 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 9.8–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2019–2027 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2013–2024, 2027 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2013–2024, 2027 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.2–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2027 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2019–2024, 2026–2027 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2026–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 19.6 L/100 km | 23.5 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| 2019–2024, 2026 | 5.7 L, 8 cyl mild hybrid · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2013–2024 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| 2013–2024 | 3.6 L, 6 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| +5 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 |
| Model years in EPA data | 2013–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Mild hybrid, Hybrid, Diesel, Flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular), Petrol (midgrade), Diesel, Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 165 |
| Forced induction | Turbo- and supercharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2013–2027 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2571 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Engine and cooling | 2256 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Electrical system | 1835 | 2013, 2014, 2019 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1390 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 1233 | 2015, 2016, 2019 |
| Brakes | 1099 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Airbags | 541 | 2013, 2014, 2019 |
| Speed control and cruise | 492 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Suspension | 406 | 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Body and structure | 375 | 2015, 2019, 2020 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2013–2021: 10420 complaints, 573 with a crash and 173 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.
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