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Dodge Ram 1500

All Dodge Vehicles

2009-2012

2009 Model Redesign Year
The 2009 redesign brought the Ram 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. Ram became a separate brand in 2011.
2012 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
NA
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
NA 
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2011 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
NA
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
NA 
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2010 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,350 - $9,250
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2009 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,450 - $8,575
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100

2002-2008

2002 Model Redesign Year
The Ram's aggressive styling, spacious cabin and voluminous cargo bed are pluses; but ponderous handling, poor fuel economy, and subpar braking limit this big pickup's appeal. Engines include a hopelessly overmatched V6, two V8s, and from 2004 to 2006 a powerful V10. The popular 4.7-liter V8 is weak and thirsty. A powerful 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was offered beginning in 2003. A longer-cab four-door debuted in 2006. After Dodge reworked the suspension system for 2006, our tested 2007 model had a better ride than previous models.
2008 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,350 - $8,200
EPA MPG
16 mpg
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,450 - $7,825
EPA MPG
16 mpg
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2006 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$4,600 - $13,125
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,975 - $12,775
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2004 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,575 - $8,725
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2003 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,475 - $6,350
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2002 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,325 - $6,250
EPA MPG
15 mpg
Reliability Verdict
NA 
Owner Satisfaction
NA 

1995-2001

The Ram's cabin is roomy and the cargo bed voluminous, but ponderous handling, poor fuel economy, and subpar braking performance limit this big pickup's appeal. Engines include a hopelessly overmatched V6, an inline-6 turbodiesel, two V8s, and a powerful V10. The popular 5.2-liter V8 is weak and thirsty. A new-for-1998 four-door Quad Cab model brought improved rear access.
2001 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,325 - $5,825
EPA MPG
NA
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
2000 Dodge Ram 1500
Retail Price
$3,325 - $5,100
EPA MPG
NA
Reliability Verdict
/ 100
Owner Satisfaction
/ 100
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