--- title: "Ram 1500" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-1500/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" --- PICKUP TRUCK + SUV TALK VEHICLE HUB # 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. ![]() ### [Latest]() ### [News]() ### [Reviews]() ### [Comparisons]() ### [Videos]() ### [Recalls]() ### [Known Problems]() ### [Reliability]() ### [Related]() LATEST WHAT’S NEW ## 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… [Read the latest Ram 1500 update →]() ## 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… [Read story →]() [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… [Read story →]() ### [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… [Read story →]() [Read all coverage →]() ## 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… [Read story →]() [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… [Read story →]() ### [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… [Read story →]() [Read all news →]() ## 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,… [Read story →]() [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… [Read story →]() [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.”… [Read story →]() [Read all reviews →]() ## 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… [Read story →]() ### [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… [Read story →]() [2026 Ram 1500 vs Chevy Silverado 1500 1]() ### [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… [Read story →]() [Read all comparisons →]() ## Ram 1500 Videos Videos associated with Ram 1500 model-year coverage. ### [2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry Review: The Sweet Spot Between Warlock and Rebel?]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() ### [Least Reliable Full-Size Trucks For The Past 5 Years Ranked]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() ### [2026 Ram 1500 vs Ford F-150 - Oh How Things Have Changed?]() [Watch on PUTT Video →]() [Watch all videos →]() ## 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… [Read story →]() ### [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… [Read story →]() ### [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… [Read story →]() [Read all recalls →]() ## Known Problems Reported issues and known problems across Ram 1500 model years. [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… [Read story →]() [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. … [Read story →]() [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… [Read story →]() [Read all known problems →]() ## 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,… [Read story →]() [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… [Read story →]() [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… [Read story →]() [Read all reliability →]() ## Related Vehicles [Ford F-150]() [Chevrolet Silverado 1500]() [Toyota Tundra]() ## Browse model years - [2018 Ram 1500]() - [2019 Ram 1500]() - [2020 Ram 1500]() - [2021 Ram 1500]() - [2022 Ram 1500]() - [2023 Ram 1500]() - [2024 Ram 1500]() - [2025 Ram 1500]() - [2026 Ram 1500]() - [2027 Ram 1500]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "CollectionPage", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-1500/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-1500/", "name": "Ram 1500 News, Reviews, Recalls & Problems | PUTT", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website" }, "description": "Explore Ram 1500 news, reviews, comparisons, recalls, problems, videos and model-year information from Pickup Truck +SUV Talk.", "breadcrumb": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-1500/#breadcrumb" }, "inLanguage": "en-US", "primaryImageOfPage": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-1500/#primaryimage" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-1500/#primaryimage" }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lead-image.webp" }, { "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-1500/#breadcrumb", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Ram 1500" } ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#website", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "name": "Pickup Truck +SUV Talk", "description": "Latest News, Reviews and Stories", "publisher": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization" }, "potentialAction": [ { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/?s={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": { "@type": "PropertyValueSpecification", "valueRequired": true, "valueName": "search_term_string" } } ], "inLanguage": "en-US" }, { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#organization", "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "inLanguage": "en-US", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/PUTC-Only-Shield.jpg", "width": 613, "height": 379, "caption": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" }, "image": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/logo/image/" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.facebook.com/pickuptrucktalk/", "https://x.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://instagram.com/PickupTruckTalk", "https://www.pinterest.com/PickupTruckTalk/", "https://www.youtube.com/pickuptrucktalk" ] }, { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/vehicles/ram-1500/#primaryimage", "url": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lead-image.webp", "contentUrl": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/lead-image.webp" } ] } ] ~~~