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2016 RAM 1500 consumer reviews

$26,145–$30,615 MSRP range
side view of 2016 1500 RAM
(313 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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Extremely reliable and fun to drive

This truck meets all my needs. Enough space to seat 5 comfortably. and love the looks :) The gas mileage for the power it offers is really good.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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First Full Sized Truck I've Owned

This Full-Size truck is my dream truck. I love the exterior sport design of the truck. I bought it with the legendary 5.7 Hemi; comes with plenty of power. Interior design is excellent, only draw back that I have is the dial shifter. I feel that a full-sized truck should have the over-drive shifter. Overall, excellent truck, have owned for several months.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The RAM BIG HORN is a lot of truck for little mone

Best vehicle I've ever owned. I love the options & I love it more & more, every time I get into it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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To new to tell

Great ride , crew cab is perfect for my family. Short bed gets the job done around the house,4x4 is the recreational availability I always wanted. The truck eats the conditions with power and performance to spare. The 5.7 Hemi needs fuel,but is the best in its class...the truck fits my needs like a glove on hand.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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RAM found the perfect blend of Comfort and Durable

Lots of leg/arm room, Quick acceleration, reliable and dependable. RAM found the perfect blend of Comfort and Durability, Overall a great truck for the price.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great truck!

Got a 2016 RAM 1500 Big horn just over a month ago. So far an excellent truck with pretty decent gas mileage. Went from 2.4 to 5.7 liter. Not sure why I waited this long. Go RAM!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Stay away from purchasing a Ram

I have owned a 2005, 2013 and made my last Ram purchase of a 2016. I went with a Lonestar package since I live in Texas. Worse purchase I have ever made. Not even 10k miles on it and its been in the shop 3x. 1st for the ignition module - truck stay running with key not in. 2nd- Radio goes out for 5 sec to 7 min. and GPS does not take you the correct route/ nothing was done at the dealership except they had my car for 7 days 3rd - Radio goes out again and upgraded Alpine stereo speakers are your very bottom line speakers but you get slapped with an upgrade fee if you want them .. I would take my money and go by a Chevy or Toyota. Also resell value it horrible.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 2.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Ram first impressions are good

I wanted a cheap work / weekend warrior beater truck, looked at tacoma but was shocked they would not negotiate for a truck. When I test drove the ram, it was like the reviews said car like drive. I like the look and it didn't bother me that it didn't tow as much still was way more than my old tacoma. After owning it for a year, i like the v6 for it's mpg, no where near my i4 tacoma but for a 4.5 ton truck it was ok, avg about 18mpg. But when i'm going up hills what a difference. So far this truck has lived up to my expectations except for the 25 mpg highway i was supposed to get. And another factor is the reliability, only time will tell.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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First Ram

I'm retired from GM, when I started looking for my first truck the Ram caught my eye. After reviewing the big three it was a no brainier for me. After 11 months and 11,000 miles the truck is flawless. I have the bighorn crew cab and would recommend to everyone.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Lots of power

I drove this truck and the seats were very comfortable. I was surprised at how much power the Hemi engine actually has. I absolutely love this truck so far.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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