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2025 Ram 1500

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2025 models.

Ram 1500
Pictured: 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie, front 2.28.20. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Body styles
Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD, Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 4X4, Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD, Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Horsepower
305–540 hp
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Seats
5–6
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
23 combined · 20 city / 26 hwy
Length
229.1–242.1 in
Curb weight
4,800–5,232 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
8 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.

Watch out for

  • 8 recallsMore than similar models (about 4). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2025 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2025 Ram 1500 is a standard pickup truck offered with 2 engines (3.6L 6-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 233 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 145-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,971 lb (Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 26 highway), 12% better than the 2025 standard pickup truck average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 8 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 365 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2025

  • Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
  • Engines dropped: 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl

Compared with 2024; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2024 1500 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine420–540 hp3.0L turbo 6-cyl
Engine305 hp3.6L 6-cyl
Transmission8-speed automatic
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating5–6 seats · 2 rows

Trims

LaramieBig Horn/LonestarRebelLimited

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard
Forward collision warningStandard
Blind-spot monitoringStandard
Rear cross-traffic alertStandard
Lane departure warningStandard
Lane keeping assistStandard
Adaptive cruise controlStandard
Parking assistStandard
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Keyless startStandard
LED headlightsYes

Built in: Sterling Heights, Michigan

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2025 1500 configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 2WD233.1 in79.5 in77.6 in144.5 in68.5 / 68.1 in4,971 lb57/43
Crew Cab 5.7-Ft Box 4X4233.1 in79.5 in77.6 in144.5 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,130 lb57/43
Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD242.1 in79.5 in77.6 in153.5 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,020 lb57/43
Crew Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4242.1 in79.5 in77.6 in153.5 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,232 lb57/43
Quad Cab 6.4-Ft Box 2WD229.1 in79.5 in77.6 in140.6 in68.5 / 68.1 in4,800 lb57/43
Quad Cab 6.4-Ft Box 4X4229.1 in79.5 in77.6 in140.6 in68.5 / 68.1 in5,088 lb57/43

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
1500 HFE 2WD Hybrid3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 23+12%$2,900394
1500 2WD Hybrid3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive20 / 25 / 22+7%$3,050407
1500 2WD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21+2%$3,200433
1500 4WD Hybrid3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive19 / 24 / 21+15%$3,200417
1500 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 19+4%$3,550458
1500 HO 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-7%$4,850521
1500 RHO 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 16 / 15-18%$5,500602
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.5 MPG2025 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2025 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2025 Ram 1500.

Similar 2025 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2025 Ram 1500 (this car)23 MPGNot rated8
2025 Ford F-15023 MPGNot rated16
2025 Chevrolet Silverado26 MPGNot rated4
2025 Nissan Frontier21 MPGNot rated3
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning320 miNot rated3
2025 GMC Sierra26 MPGNot rated4

Recalls (8)

Back Over Prevention › Software · Sep 1, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V560000 · 239,130 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
Seat Belts › Rear/Other › Anchorage · Jul 30, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V495000 · 1,271,294 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk
An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Apr 9, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V225000 · 65,348 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
Exterior Lighting › Turn Signal · Feb 2, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V059000 · 456,287 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Risk
Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Dec 1, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V826000 · 72,509 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk
An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Apr 10, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V231000 · 10,423 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.
Risk
An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30C.
Electrical System › Software · Dec 19, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V942000 · 53 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · Oct 24, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V794000 · 33,777 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2025 Ram 1500 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

365Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
9Involved a crash
3Involved a fire
2Injuries reported
5,462 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System189
Engine76
Exterior Lighting60
Power Train49
Service Brakes42
Unknown Or Other38
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking36
Fuel/Propulsion System24
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/11: 624/12: 125/01: 1025/02: 1225/03: 1125/04: 325/05: 825/06: 1925/07: 925/08: 1225/09: 1725/10: 2525/11: 625/12: 2126/01: 1326/02: 1326/03: 2826/04: 2226/05: 1826/06: 1926/07: 1926/08: 2526/09: 2926/10: 924/1125/0225/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 29

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2025 Ram 1500 buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 8 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Electrical System — 189 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  3. Engine — 76 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Exterior Lighting — 60 owner reports. Check all exterior lights, wipers and the windshield for cracks.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 5,462 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2025 Ram 1500. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other 1500 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 150022–Not rated00
2026 150022233.1 inNot rated9103
2024 150023233.1 inNot rated677
2023 150024233.1 inNot rated11203
2022 150026233.1 inNot rated16631
2021 150026233.1 in★★★★★15683
2020 150026233.1 in★★★★★14640
2019 150023233.1 in★★★★★291,494
2018 150023–★★★★★15667
2017 150023–Not rated13884
2016 150024–Not rated161,554
2015 150024–Not rated171,459

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ram. How we calculate this →