Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD

19942012 · 59 configurations

Lowest
12
Average
13
Best
16

The Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 59 different configurations spanning model years 1994 through 2012. Over this period, the Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 12 MPG to 16 MPG, with an overall average of 13 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2012
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdMidgrade
$5,000131915MPG
2012
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,750141916MPG
2011
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000131815MPG
2011
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdMidgrade
$5,000131915MPG
2010
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2010
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000131815MPG
2009
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131815MPG
2009
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000131815MPG
2008
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2008
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2008
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,000131715MPG
2008
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$4,000131715MPG
2008
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300121614MPG
2007
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2007
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2007
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$4,300121714MPG
2006
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2006
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2006
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300131714MPG
2006
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$5,000111412MPG
2005
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
2005
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
2005
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$5,000111412MPG
2005
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2004
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2004
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2004
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2004
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdGasoline or E85
$5,000111412MPG
2003
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,300131614MPG
2003
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2003
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
2003
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
2002
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
2002
4.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
2002
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000101412MPG
2001
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
2001
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
2001
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
2000
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
2000
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
2000
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1999
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1999
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
1999
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1998
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111513MPG
1998
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1998
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
1997
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1997
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121714MPG
1997
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1996
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1996
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,300121614MPG
1996
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000101412MPG
1995
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1995
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600111613MPG
1995
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000101412MPG
1994
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG
1994
5.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$4,600121613MPG
1994
5.9L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$5,000111512MPG

Historical Efficiency

2012
16
2011
15
2010
15
2009
15
2008
15
2007
14
2006
14
2005
14
2004
14
2003
14
2002
14
2001
13
2000
13
1999
13
1998
14
1997
14
1996
14
1995
13
1994
13

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Dodge Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2012
4
2011
5
2010
3
2009
5
2008
4
2007
1
2006
7
2005
1
2004
7
2003
4
2002
8
2001
6
2000
7
1999
4
1998
9
1997
3
1996
2
1995
2
1994
24
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