Verdict
A
Full-size Pickup · USA · 1996-present
Ram 1500
Best-driving and best-interior full-size pickup. Hemi V8 default.
Years
1996-present
Generations
1
Segment
Full-size Pickup
Originally a Dodge, now its own brand under Stellantis. The DS-gen (2009-2018) was the first one with coil-spring rear suspension — transformed the ride. The DT-gen (2019-) brought air suspension on premium trims and an interior that genuinely outclasses the Ford F-150 and Silverado. The 5.7 Hemi is the default; the 6.2 supercharged TRX is the Raptor-fighting halo at 702bhp. Reliability lags Ford and GM slightly but the on-road experience is best in class.
Generations
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2019-present
DT (5th Gen)
Coil-rear-spring pickup. Best interior in segment. TRX is the Raptor killer.
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Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2019-present · DT (5th Gen)
- Hemi tick / lifter failure on AFM-equipped engines
- UConnect screen freezing (early DT cars)
- Air suspension compressor failures
- Front differential pinion bearing wear
Rivals
Ford F-150 · Chevrolet Silverado 1500 · GMC Sierra 1500 · Toyota Tundra