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2026 Ram 1500

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2026 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, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl
Horsepower
420–540 hp
Transmission
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel
Hybrid, Regular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best)
22 combined · 20 city / 25 hwy
Length
229.1–242.1 in
Curb weight
4,800–5,232 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
9 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

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 4 similar 2026 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2026 Ram 1500 is a standard pickup truck offered with 4 engines (3.6L 6-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl), including a hybrid version and rear-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive and all-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 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway), 7% better than the 2026 standard pickup truck average of 20.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.

It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2026

  • Engines added: 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl

Compared with 2025; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2025 1500 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine420–540 hp3.0L turbo 6-cyl
Engine–5.7L 8-cyl
Transmission8-speed automatic
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

LaramieRHOBig Horn/LonestarRebel

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 2026 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.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
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 Drive18 / 24 / 20+9%$3,350444
1500 2WD Hybrid5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdRear-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19-7%$4,000470
1500 4WD Hybrid5.7L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 20 / 18-2%$4,200502
1500 HO 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17-7%$4,850521
1500 Warlock 4WD Hybrid3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive17 / 18 / 17-7%$3,950512
1500 RHO 4WD3.0L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 8-spd4-Wheel Drive14 / 16 / 15-18%$5,500602
1500 4WD6.2L 8-cylAutomatic 8-spdAll-Wheel Drive10 / 14 / 12-34%$6,850748
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $3,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.5 MPG2026 Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2026 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2026 Ram 1500.

Similar 2026 standard pickup trucks

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2026 Ram 1500 (this car)22 MPGNot rated9
2026 Ford F-15024 MPGNot rated8
2026 Chevrolet Silverado25 MPGNot rated7
2026 Nissan Frontier21 MPGNot rated1
2026 GMC Sierra25 MPGNot rated6

Recalls (9)

Tires › Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems · Sep 29, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V623000 · 16,385 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system sensors may fail to detect low tire pressure and/or fail to illuminate the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System."
Risk
A TPMS warning light that fails to notify the driver of low tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure sensors, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 51D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
Air Bags › Side/Window · Sep 29, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V622000 · 5 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A connector for the driver and front passenger side air bags may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk
A side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the sensor connections, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 27, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 94D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 6, 2026.
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.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Aug 13, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V531000 · 844,027 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Compass, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, Ram Promaster, Ram Promaster EV, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager, and 2026-2027 Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail to display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera image that fails to display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Radio software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 78D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 20, 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.
Exterior Lighting › Headlights · Jul 1, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V421000 · 12,592 vehicles

Problem
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Parking lights and daytime running lights that fail to illuminate properly reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 62D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 9, 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.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2026 Ram 1500 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

103Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
3Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
2Injuries reported
3,900 miTypical mileage at failure
Electrical System49
Unknown Or Other16
Engine13
Power Train10
Exterior Lighting10
Service Brakes9
Visibility/Wiper6
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking5
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
25/09: 225/10: 225/11: 325/12: 326/01: 826/02: 426/03: 1126/04: 1226/05: 326/06: 626/07: 1226/08: 1426/09: 1626/10: 725/0925/1126/0126/0326/0526/0726/09max 16

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Other 1500 years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 150022–Not rated00
2025 150023233.1 inNot rated8365
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 →