Ram 1500 2WD

20132026 · 50 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
20
Best
26

The Ram 1500 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 50 different configurations spanning model years 2013 through 2026. Over this period, the 1500 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 20 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
2026
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2026
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2026
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$3,950172219MPG
2025
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2025
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2024
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2024
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$3,750182320MPG
2023
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2023
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$3,750182320MPG
2023
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2022
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdDiesel
$3,100223226MPG
2022
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2022
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$3,750182320MPG
2022
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2021
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2021
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdDiesel
$3,100223226MPG
2021
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$3,950172319MPG
2021
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2020
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2020
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$3,950172319MPG
2020
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2020
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdDiesel
$3,100223226MPG
2019
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2019
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$3,950172319MPG
2019
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$2,700202522MPG
2018
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2018
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdDiesel
$3,500202723MPG
2017
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2017
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdDiesel
$3,500202723MPG
2016
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdMidgrade
$4,650142016MPG
2016
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2016
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdDiesel
$3,500202723MPG
2015
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdMidgrade
$4,650142016MPG
2015
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
2015
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdDiesel
$3,500202723MPG
2014
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdMidgrade
$4,650142016MPG
2014
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152217MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
2014
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdDiesel
$3,500202723MPG
2013
4.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdGasoline or E85
$3,750142016MPG
2013
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spdMidgrade
$4,650142016MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdGasoline or E85
$3,000172520MPG
2013
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
2013
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 8-spdMidgrade
$4,400152117MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
22
2025
22
2024
22
2023
22
2022
26
2021
26
2020
26
2019
22
2018
23
2017
23
2016
23
2015
23
2014
23
2013
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (1500 2WD) 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 Ram 1500 2WD. 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

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
6
2023
4
2022
8
2021
8
2020
5
2019
21
2018
6
2017
2
2016
4
2015
5
2014
10
2013
12
Critical
Moderate
Advisory