2018 RAM 1500

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2018 RAM 1500
2018 RAM 1500

Key specs

Base trim shown

Pickup Truck

Body style

17

Combined MPG

3

Seating capacity

229” x 77.2”

Dimensions

Rear-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

The good:

  • Interior design, comfort and quality
  • Optional Uconnect 8.4 multimedia system
  • Storage options
  • Diesel engine performance
  • Diesel engine fuel economy
  • Value

The bad:

  • Air suspension's ride when towing
  • Towing, payload capacities not to par
  • No collision warning features
  • Braking when loaded or towing

16 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

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Notable features

  • Limited Tungsten, Harvest editions available
  • Backup camera now standard
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity available
  • Seats up to six
  • Four-corner air suspension available
  • Locking RamBox box wall storage option

2018 RAM 1500 review: Our expert's take


What it is: The Ram 1500 competes against the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra in the light-duty, full-size pickup truck market and offers unique features like an available RamBox cargo management system and four-corner air suspension. The heavy-duty Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks are covered separately in the Cars.com Research section.


The 1500 is available in three body styles (regular cab, quad cab and crew cab) and with three cargo box lengths (from 5 feet 7 inches to 8 feet). It's offered with a choice of gas V-6 or V-8 power or a turbo-diesel V-6.


A backup camera is now standard, and high-end Limited Tungsten and farm-oriented Harvest editions of the Ram 1500 are newly available. Rebel versions can now have a leather interior.


The available 8.4-inch multimedia system now has a higher-resolution touchscreen with pinch-to-zoom functionality, incorporates HD Radio and available 4G LTE Wi-Fi, and supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity. Available emergency communication services are provided by SiriusXM Guardian, and there's also now a switch in the cargo bed for the available LED bed lights.

Consumer reviews

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior design 4.7
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value for the money 4.6
  • Exterior styling 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7

Most recent consumer reviews

3.0

Recall the u-connect system on this nice vehicle

The u connect system is not working properly. It should be recalled. Company should replace the system it control too many in the vehicle. Control bouncing all over the place. For the dealer to look at the truck it's almost $200. And $1300_$1400 to replace. Beautiful truck but awful system. For the price we pay it a shameful to pay for this repair

4.0

Beautiful But Rough Ride

I bought this truck with 100000 miles already. Beautiful truck! I only have a couple of complaints. The ride, one can feel every pebble in the road! Shocks and better tires may help. 2x4. Need to add more things like memory seats and adjustable pedals, to the Lonestar truck and it would be perfect.

3.0

The dealership was rude Mount Ephraim dodge Rude

My 2018 Dodge Ram Problem with the radio it goes all over the place it does not stay in one station it changes all by itself the phone goes off calls people

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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by RAM
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 years/less than 70,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
3 months/3,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
125-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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