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Ram 1500

EPA MPG: 17 mpg
Average Retail Price
$6,600 - $16,125

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There are 12 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

Road Test

Surprisingly luxurious and refined, this version of the Ram pickup truck remains fully capable of doing dirty work when duty calls. A unique coil-spring rear suspension gives it a smooth ride and the interior is whisper-quiet. Continued interior and powertrain improvements make the Ram a particularly well-rounded choice, and it was the first truck in its class to offer a diesel.

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2013 Pickup trucks Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Crash
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

2013 Full-sized pickup trucks Ratings

$6,550 - $16,375
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EPA MPG 17 mpg
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$11,375 - $14,600
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EPA MPG 17 mpg
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$6,975 - $13,600
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EPA MPG 16 mpg
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$ NA
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EPA MPG NA
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EPA MPG NA
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Features & Specs
Body Style
    extended cab
    regular cab
    crew cab
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
4WD, Rear
Engines Available
  • 3.6-liter V6 (305 hp)
  • 4.7-liter V8 (310 hp)
  • 5.7-liter V8 (395 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 8-speed automatic
  • 6-speed automatic
Warranty
Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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Model History
2025-
Current Generation

The freshened Ram pickup truck comes standard with 3.6-liter V6 that does the job. The Hemi V8 is gone and is replaced by a smooth and refined turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine with 420-hp. High-end versions get a high-output version of this engine with 540-hp. The smooth eight-speed automatic transmission remains. Auto 4WD mode that can stay engaged indefinitely is a plus on slippery surfaces. The Ram remains comfortable riding thanks to its rear coil springs and the cabin is very quiet. Handling is relatively responsive. The rear seat is very roomy in crew-cab models. A large 12-inch infotainment screen is optional. A hands-free driving system comes on high-end versions. A semi-electric 1500 Ramcharger equipped with a gas engine as an onboard generator will debut soon. The Ramcharger acts as an electric vehicle with a range extender gas engine. It uses the onboard V6 that can recharge its 92-kWh battery on the run, giving the Ramcharger a targeted combined 690-mile range.

2019-2024
2019 Redesign Year

The Ram 1500 continues to be the most comfortable-riding full-sized pickup truck, partly due to its rear coil-spring suspension. The smooth 5.7-liter V8 carries over, and with the mild-hybrid option, ensures smooth stop-start at idle without compromising the A/C. We got 17 mpg overall with it. The base 3.6-liter V6 has that setup as standard equipment. Handling is secure and responsive for such a large truck. The cabin is extremely quiet. In most versions, four-wheel drive can remain engaged indefinitely, a plus. Rear-seat room is generous, and the Uconnect touch-screen infotainment system is easy to use. The top trim Limited is lavishly furnished inside and features an enormous 12-inch touch screen for the Uconnect system. Advanced safety features such as forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning are optional. A 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine is new for 2020, complete with 260 horsepower and 480 lb.-ft. of torque; it returned 23 mpg in our testing. The big news for 2021 is the arrival of the high-performance TRX version, which comes with a 702-horsepower, 6.2-liter supercharged V8. Other highlights of this muscle truck include a beefed up suspension, a 2-inch increase in ride height, and a standard 12-inch touch screen. Other updates for 2021 include an available pedestrian detection feature to the safety systems, a customizable head-up display, and a special Limited Longhorn 10th Anniversary Edition.

2013-2018
2013 Redesign Year
The Ram's 2013 update brought a lighter and stiffer frame, along with Chrysler's advanced UConnect 8.4 touchscreen interface. We consider this system to be one of the clearest and most intuitive of its type. Interior fit and finish are strong and storage is more than ample too. The roomy Crew Cab has a huge backseat and towing ratings are competitive with other full-size pickups. However, overall payload capacity is a bit light when compared to chief rivals'. A very nice diesel option arrived for 2014.
2011-2012
2011 Redesign Year

Ram became a separate brand for the Dodge pickups in 2011. The 2009 redesign brought the Ram 1500 up-to-date with a coil-spring rear suspension, which improved ride and handling significantly. This made the pickup fully competitive in the marketplace. Fuel economy for the 5.7-liter V8 was improved and cabin quiet approached that of a luxury car's. If towing is important to you, be aware that models with the 20-inch wheel option sacrifice 1,000 pounds of rated capacity.