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About Ram
Ram Trucks broke off from Dodge to become its own brand in 2009. Now, it focuses exclusively on trucks and, despite its name, commercial vans. (In fact, it’s pretty much the dedicated truck brand of parent company Stellantis, which also owns Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Maserati and other automakers.)
- Focused on trucks and vans
- Offers unique features, like the RamBox storage system
- Off-road-focused models available
- Average reputation for reliability
- Average-length warranty coverage on new cars
- Modest certified pre-owned warranties
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Ram models
Ram’s model lineup largely consists of different truck offerings. (The Promaster van is its one non-truck option in 2024.)
Interestingly, Ram also sells two generations of its 1500-series trucks at the time of publishing. The Ram 1500 Classic utilizes an older design that’s more reminiscent of previous Ram truck models, while the Ram 1500 is the company’s true current-generation design.
| Model | Type | Starting MSRP |
|---|---|---|
| Ram 1500 | Truck | $40,275 |
| Ram 1500 Classic | Truck | $32,345 |
| Ram 1500 TRX | Truck | $96,585 |
| Ram 2500 | Truck | $45,250 |
| Ram 3500 | Truck | $46,255 |
| Ram Chassis Cab | Truck | $48,990 |
| Ram Promaster | Van | $44,405 |
Ram warranty
New Ram vehicles come from the factory with:
- 3 years or 36,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper coverage
- 5 years of 60,000 miles of powertrain coverage
- Up to 5 years of corrosion coverage for certain components
- Up to 8 years or 80,000 miles of emissions coverage
That amount of bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage is standard for the industry — but it’s also the least you can find from a major manufacturer. We can’t necessarily knock Ram for offering what so many other automakers provide, but you can do better with some other marques.
» MORE: Compare new car warranties
Ram’s warranties look even worse compared to the competition if you’re buying certified pre-owned (CPO). CPO Rams come with:
- 3 months or 3,000 miles of additional bumper-to-bumper coverage
- 2 years or 40,000 miles of additional powertrain coverage
The best CPO warranties in the industry offer up to two years of bumper-to-bumper protection, so the three months of coverage you get from Ram is relatively little.
» MORE: Compare CPO warranties
Ram FAQ
Are Rams reliable?
Rams tend to rank about average for reliability. J.D. Power put Ram at No. 17 out of 29 brands in its 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study, and Consumer Reports ranked it 15th out of 30 automakers in 2023.
We don’t have enough consumer reviews to make a judgment about Ram at the time of publishing, but we’ll update this article with insights from Ram owners when there’s enough data available.
Are Rams expensive to maintain?
In 2019, RepairPal estimated that the yearly cost of Ram maintenance and repairs was $858. Updated for inflation in 2024, that’s $1,169 per year — well above the adjusted industry average of $888.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a Ram?
In our analysis of Ram extended warranties, we found that you could expect to spend between $700 and $1,000 per year of added coverage. (You might even be able to spend less if you shop around for a deal.) That’s close enough to the expected cost of Ram repairs that you might find an extended warranty worth the cost.
Ram Company Information
- Company Name:
- Ram
- Website:
- www.ram.com
