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Ram 1500

Model years 2018–2027

The Ram 1500 is a full-size pickup truck nameplate from Ram, designed for work, towing, hauling and everyday use. Across its model years, cab and bed choices, engines, drivetrains, payload, towing ratings and equipment can vary substantially. Shoppers should compare the exact year and trim because specifications, features, recalls, known problems and ownership costs can change over time.

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What’s New With the Ram 1500

Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and Ram 1500 TRX Gain 40 HP With Factory-Backed Upgrades

Five years ago, the Direct Connection program introduced the first warranty-safe, power-adding stage kits for the Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat. Since then, there have been rumors that the…

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Latest Ram 1500 Coverage

The newest reporting across every Ram 1500 topic.

Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and Ram 1500 TRX Gain 40 HP With Factory-Backed Upgrades

Five years ago, the Direct Connection program introduced the first warranty-safe, power-adding stage kits for the Dodge Challenger and Charger…

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The engine bay of a 2025 Ram 1500

2025 Ram 1500 ECM/PCM Lawsuit Seeks Class Action Status

A recently filed lawsuit alleges that select Ram 1500 trucks featuring the 3.0L Hurricane power plant have faulty engine and…

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Original 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine in a 323,000-mile Ram 1500

2019-2026 Ram 1500 Transmissions Known Problems

The 2019 model year brought a new fifth generation Ram 1500 to market. Known as the DT, this new body…

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News

News across Ram 1500 model years.

Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat and Ram 1500 TRX Gain 40 HP With Factory-Backed Upgrades

Five years ago, the Direct Connection program introduced the first warranty-safe, power-adding stage kits for the Dodge Challenger and Charger…

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The engine bay of a 2025 Ram 1500

2025 Ram 1500 ECM/PCM Lawsuit Seeks Class Action Status

A recently filed lawsuit alleges that select Ram 1500 trucks featuring the 3.0L Hurricane power plant have faulty engine and…

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A blue Ram 1500 pickup truck

2026 Ram 1500 Recall: 16K Trucks May Have Faulty Tire Pressure Sensors

Ram is recalling 16,385 model-year 2026 Ram 1500 trucks because their tire pressure monitoring systems may fail to detect low…

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Reviews

First drives, road tests and owner reviews.

Justin Wheeler with his 2019 Ram 1500 Limited after 323,289 miles

Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi Owner Review at 323K Miles: What Lasted, What Failed

A 2019 Ram 1500 Limited reached 323,000 miles with its original Hemi V8 and eight-speed transmission. Here is what lasted,…

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2025 Ram 1500 RHO Owner Review 1

2025 Ram 1500 RHO Owner Review After 16,000 Miles: What I Loved, What I’d Change

After about a year and 16,000 miles behind the wheel of my 2025 Ram 1500 RHO, it was time for…

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2027 ram 1500 trx srt 2

I Jumped the 777-HP 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT

Ram just handed me the keys to a 777-horsepower off-road super truck at a motocross track and said, “Have fun.”…

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Comparisons

Head-to-head comparisons featuring Ram 1500.

2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 driving on a paved road

Is the Toyota Tundra Still the Resale King Even With the Engine Recall?

Toyota Tundra resale value has long been part of the truck’s sales pitch. You might pay more to buy one,…

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GM Leaps Ford, Ram in V8 Truck Engine War

General Motors recently introduced the next generation of V8 engines destined for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and with…

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Ram 1500 Big Horn Side-by-Side: Hemi Vs Hurricane Engine Face-Off

I have owned my 2025 Ram 1500 Big Horn with the Hurricane I6 engine for almost two years and it…

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Recalls

Recent safety campaigns and repair information.

A blue Ram 1500 pickup truck

2026 Ram 1500 Recall: 16K Trucks May Have Faulty Tire Pressure Sensors

Ram is recalling 16,385 model-year 2026 Ram 1500 trucks because their tire pressure monitoring systems may fail to detect low…

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2026 Ram 1500 pickup truck

2025-2026 Ram 1500 Recall: 239K Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

A recall of 239,131 Ram 1500 trucks for rearview cameras that may not display images. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is…

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2026-2027 Multiple Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge Model Recall: 844K Rearview Camera Image May Fail to Display

A recall affecting 844,027 Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge models for rearview camera issues. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling…

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Known Problems

Reported issues and known problems across Ram 1500 model years.

Original 5.7-liter Hemi V8 engine in a 323,000-mile Ram 1500

2019-2026 Ram 1500 Transmissions Known Problems

The 2019 model year brought a new fifth generation Ram 1500 to market. Known as the DT, this new body…

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2026 Ram 1500 Known Problems 1

2021–2026 Ram 1500 Known Problems: Engines, Recalls, Electronics and More

The Ram 1500 has remained one of the best-selling full-size trucks thanks to its ride quality, interior and broad powertrain…

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2025-2026 Ram 1500 Known Problems

2025-2026 Ram 1500 Known Problems – Engines, Transmissions, Electronics

If you are shopping for a 2025-2026 Ram 1500, here is a list of known problems affecting these model years. …

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Reliability & Engine Coverage

Engine reporting, engineer interviews and ownership coverage.

The engine bay of a 2025 Ram 1500

2025 Ram 1500 ECM/PCM Lawsuit Seeks Class Action Status

A recently filed lawsuit alleges that select Ram 1500 trucks featuring the 3.0L Hurricane power plant have faulty engine and…

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Ram engineer Doug Killian explains the 2025 RHO’s airflow system during a walkaround with Tim Esterdahl.

Ram RHO’s Hood Scoop Isn’t Just for Show. Its Engineer Explains Why

Everybody wanted to hear the Ram 1500 RHO’s exhaust. I wanted to know what was happening between the hood scoop…

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Justin Wheeler with his 2019 Ram 1500 Limited after 323,289 miles

Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi Owner Review at 323K Miles: What Lasted, What Failed

A 2019 Ram 1500 Limited reached 323,000 miles with its original Hemi V8 and eight-speed transmission. Here is what lasted,…

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