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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

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 increases in horsepower and torque, the GM half-ton pickups pack…

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Latest Ram 1500 Coverage

The newest reporting across every Ram 1500 topic.

2027 Ford F-150 XLT vs the 2027 Ram 1500 Big Horn: Which Offers More?

The Ford F-150 XLT and Ram 1500 Big Horn are two of the bestselling trucks in the U.S. market, each…

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2026 Ram 1500 pickup truck

The Strange Irony of Paying More for a Pickup That Can Carry Fewer People

More money and a bigger pickup do not always buy more usable payload. Humphrey Bwayo examines what that means for…

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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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News

News across Ram 1500 model years.

2027 Ford F-150 XLT vs the 2027 Ram 1500 Big Horn: Which Offers More?

The Ford F-150 XLT and Ram 1500 Big Horn are two of the bestselling trucks in the U.S. market, each…

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2026 Ram 1500 pickup truck

The Strange Irony of Paying More for a Pickup That Can Carry Fewer People

More money and a bigger pickup do not always buy more usable payload. Humphrey Bwayo examines what that means for…

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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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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.

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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2026 Ram 1500 vs Chevy Silverado 1500: Powertrains, Towing and Real-World Differences That Matter

The battle between the 2026 Ram 1500 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 comes down to two different approaches to the modern…

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Recalls

Recent safety campaigns and repair information.

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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2019-2026 Ram 1500 Recall: 1.2M Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor

A recall of 1,271,294 Ram 1500 trucks for an improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor. Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is…

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Known Problems

Reported issues and known problems across Ram 1500 model years.

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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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2022 Ram 1500 Known Problems

2022 Ram 1500 known problems

The Ram 1500 was once considered the least reliable full-size truck on the market. However, looking at the 2022 known…

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Reliability & Engine Coverage

Engine reporting, engineer interviews and ownership coverage.

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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2027 Ram 1500 Changes 1

2019-2026 Ram 1500 Engine Problems: Best & Worst Engines

The fifth-generation Ram 1500 entered production in 2019 and remains the current generation for this pickup. It is available as…

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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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