Ram 1500 · Model year 2018
2018 Ram 1500 specs, maintenance & manuals
Shopping for a used 2018 Ram 1500 or keeping one on the road? Here are the factory spec sheet, the maintenance schedule, fluid capacities and 17 manufacturer publications, straight from the factory sources.
- Schedule covers
- 150k miles
- Publications
- 17
2018 Ram 1500 specs & features
Engines, gear ratios, suspension, brakes, dimensions and capacities as published in the manufacturer's 2018 specification sheet.
General information+−
| Vehicle Type | Regular Cab, Quad Cab and Crew Cab, 2WD, 4WD |
| Assembly Plant | Regular Cab: Saltillo Truck Assembly, Coahuila, Mexico; Quad Cab: Warren Truck Assembly Plant, Warren, Michigan; Crew Cab: Warren Truck Assembly Plant, Warren, Michigan, and Saltillo Truck Assembly, Coahuila, Mexico |
| EPA Vehicle Class | Standard Pickup |
Based on the latest product information at time of publication. Dimensions are inches (millimeters) unless noted, measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.
Body/chassis+−
| Layout | 2WD — Longitudinal, front engine; 4WD — Longitudinal, front engine, transfer case |
| Construction | 2WD — Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box; 4WD — Ladder-type frame, steel cab, double-wall steel pickup box |
Engine: 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6+−
| Type and Description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 220 cu. in. (3,604 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.78 x 3.27 (96.0 x 83.0) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves and hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Aluminum deep-skirt block, aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Power | 305 hp (224 kW) at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 269 lb.-ft. (364 N•m) at 4,175 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 6,400 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2, E85-compatible |
| Oil Capacity | 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 quarts (13.25 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Dual three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 18/25 |
Engine: 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6+−
| Type and Description | 60-degree V-type, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 182 cu. in. (2,988 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.27 x 3.60 (83 x 92) |
| Valve System | Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves |
| Fuel Injection | Common-rail, 2,000 bar, solenoid injectors |
| Construction | Cast-iron block, aluminum alloy heads |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 |
| Power | 240 hp (179 kW) at 3,600 rpm |
| Torque | 420 lb.-ft. (569 N•m) at 2,000 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 4,800 rpm (electronically limited) |
| Fuel Requirement | Ultra-low sulfur diesel |
| Oil Capacity | 10.5 quarts (10 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 12 quarts (11.4 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Cooled EGR, oxidation catalyst, diesel particulate filter, SCR w/urea injection |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 21/29 |
Engine: 5.7-liter HEMI V-8+−
| Type and Description | 90-degree V-8, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 345 cu. in. (5,654 cu. cm) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.92 x 3.58 (99.5 x 90.9) |
| Valve System | Variable-cam timing, pushrod-operated overhead valves, 16 valves, hydraulic lifters with roller followers |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless |
| Construction | Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, aluminum alloy heads with hemispherical combustion chambers |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Power | 395 hp (291 kW) @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 410 lb.-ft. (556 N•m) @ 3,950 rpm |
| Max. Engine Speed | 5,800 rpm |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded mid-grade, 89 octane (R+M)/2 — recommended; Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 — acceptable |
| Oil Capacity | 7.0 quarts (6.6 liters) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 quarts (13.33 liters) |
| Emission Controls | Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors and internal engine features |
| EPA Fuel Economy mpg (city/hwy) | 15/22 |
Transmission: TorqueFlite 845RE eight-speed automatic+−
| Availability | Standard with 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 |
| Description | Adaptive electronic control, automatic or Electronic Range Select (ERS) manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear |
| 1st | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 3.14 |
| 3rd | 2.10 |
| 4th | 1.67 |
| 5th | 1.29 |
| 6th | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.84 |
| 8th | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.30 |
| Axle Ratios | 3.21, 3.55, 3.92 (Rebel only) |
Transmission: TorqueFlite 8HP70 eight-speed automatic+−
| Availability | Standard with 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 and select 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 equipped trucks |
| Description | Adaptive electronic control, automatic or ERS manual control. Five clutch-pack design with only two open clutches in any gear. Torque converter lock with turbine torsional damper for low lock-up speeds in 1st through 8th gear |
| 1st | 4.71 |
| 2nd | 3.14 |
| 3rd | 2.10 |
| 4th | 1.67 |
| 5th | 1.29 |
| 6th | 1.00 |
| 7th | 0.84 |
| 8th | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.30 |
| Axle Ratios | 3.21 (excluding 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6), 3.55 (excluding 5.7-liter HEMI V-8), 3.92 |
Transfer case: BW 44-45 part-time+−
| Availability | 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 4x4 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 4x4 |
| Shift Mechanism | Electric |
| Available Speeds | Two-speed |
| Operating Modes | 2WD High; 4WD High, Locked; Neutral; 4WD Low, Locked |
| Low-range Ratio | 2.64 |
| Center Differential Type | None |
Transfer case: BW 44-44 on-demand+−
| Availability | 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 4x4 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 4x4 |
| Shift Mechanism | Electric |
| Available Speeds | Two-speed |
| Operating Modes | 2WD High; 4WD Auto; 4WD High, Locked; Neutral; 4WD Low, Locked |
| Low-range Ratio | 2.64 |
| Center Differential Type | None |
Axles+−
| Front | ZF 215 mm |
| Rear | C235 mm (available limited slip) |
| Available Ratios | 3.21, 3.55, 3.92 |
Electrical system+−
| Architecture | Powernet |
| Alternator | 160-amp, 180-amp, 220-amp (Special Services Package); 230-amp (3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6) |
| Battery | Group 94R, low-maintenance H7 730 CCA (3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 and 5.7-liter HEMI V-8), Group 49, H8 800 CCA absorbed glass mat (3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6) |
Suspension+−
| Front | Upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shock absorbers, stabilizer bar. Optional air suspension replaces twin-tube shock absorbers and coil springs. Rebel features Bilstein monotube shocks with air suspension |
| Rear | Five-link with track bar, coil springs, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle. Optional air suspension replaces twin-tube shock absorbers and coil springs. Rebel features Bilstein monotube shocks with air suspension |
Brakes+−
| Front: Size and Type | 13.2 x 1.1 (336 x 28) vented disc with 2.13 (54) two-piston pin-slider caliper and anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Front: Swept Area | 292 sq. in. (1,884 sq. cm) |
| Rear: Size and Type | 13.8 x 0.87 (352 x 22) disc with 2.13 (54) single-piston pin-slider caliper and ABS |
| Rear: Swept Area | 274 sq. in. (1,768 sq. cm) |
| Power-assist | Dual-rate, tandem diaphragm vacuum |
Air bags+−
| Regular Cab | 6 |
| Quad Cab | 6 |
| Crew Cab | 6 |
Steering+−
| Power-assist | — |
The sheet lists only 'Power-assist' with no further value.
Dimensions and capacities: Regular Cab pickup+−
| 2WD, 6-ft. 4-in. box | 2WD, 8-ft. box | 4WD, 6-ft. 4-in. box | 4WD, 8-ft. box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Length | 6-ft. 4-in. | 8-ft. | 6-ft. 4-in. | 8-ft. |
| Wheelbase (nominal) | 120.5 (3,061) | 140.5 (3,569.2) | 120.5 (3,061) | 140.5 (3,569.2) |
| Overall Steering Ratio | 19.1:1 | 17.9:1 | 19.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Turning Diameter – 17-in. tire -ft. (m) | 39.5 (12.0) | 45.1 (13.7) | 39.8 (12.1) | 45.4 (13.8) |
| Turning Diameter – 20-in. tire - ft. (m) | 39.3 (12.0) | 44.9 (13.7) | 39.8 (12.1) | 45.5 (13.9) |
Dimensions and capacities: Quad Cab pickup+−
| 2WD | 4WD | |
|---|---|---|
| Box Length | 6-ft. 4-in. | 6-ft. 4-in. |
| Wheelbase (nominal) | 140.5 (3,569.2) | 140.5 (3,569.2) |
| Overall Steering Ratio | 17.9:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Turning Diameter – 17-in. tire -ft. (m) | 45.1 (13.7) | 45.4 (13.8) |
| Turning Diameter – 20-in. tire - ft. (m) | 44.9 (13.7) | 45.5 (13.9) |
Dimensions and capacities: Crew Cab pickup+−
| 2WD, 5-ft. 7-in. box | 2WD, 6-ft. 4-in. box | 4WD, 5-ft. 7-in. box | 4WD, 6-ft. 4-in. box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Length | 5-ft. 7-in. | 6-ft. 4-in. | 5-ft. 7-in. | 6-ft. 4-in. |
| Wheelbase (nominal) | 140.5 (3,569.2) | 149.5 (3,797.3) | 140.5 (3,569.2) | 149.5 (3,797.3) |
| Overall Steering Ratio | 19.1:1 | 17.9:1 | 19.1:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Steering Wheel Turns (lock-to-lock) | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Turning Diameter – 17-in. tire -ft. (m) | 39.5 (12.0) | 45.1 (13.7) | 39.8 (12.1) | 45.4 (13.8) |
| Turning Diameter – 20-in. tire - ft. (m) | 39.3 (12.0) | 44.9 (13.7) | 39.8 (12.1) | 45.5 (13.9) |
Cargo box+−
| 5-ft. 7-in. (Crew) | 6-ft. 4-in. (Regular, Quad or Crew) | 8-ft. (Regular) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE volume, cu. ft. (cu. m) | 50.3 (1.4) | 57.5 (1.6) | 74.7 (2.1) |
| Length at Floor, Tailgate Closed | 67.4 (1,712.4) | 76.3 (1,938.5) | 98.3 (2,496.5) |
| Cargo Width | 66.4 (1,686.9) | 66.4 (1,686.9) | 66.4 (1,686.9) |
| Distance Between Wheelhouses | 51 (1,295.4) | 51 (1,295.4) | 51 (1,295.4) |
| Depth | 20.0 (508.6) | 20.1 (511.1) | 20.2 (513.0) |
| Tailgate Opening Width | 60.4 (1,535.3) | 60.4 (1,535.3) | 60.4 (1,535.3) |
Dimensions: Regular Cab pickup (2WD and 4WD, 265/70R17 tires)+−
| 2WD, 6-ft. 4-in. box | 2WD, 8-ft. box | 4WD, 6-ft. 4-in. box | 4WD, 8-ft. box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Length | 6-ft. 4-in. | 8-ft. | 6-ft. 4-in. | 8-ft. |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 (3,061.2) | 140.5 (3,569.2) | 120.5 (3,062.5) | 140.5 (3,570.2) |
| Track, Front | 68.0 (1,728.2) | 68.0 (1,728.2) | 68.2 (1,732.3) | 68.2 (1,732.3) |
| Track, Rear | 67.5 (1,714.7) | 67.5 (1,714.7) | 67.5 (1,714.7) | 67.5 (1,714.7) |
| Overall Length | 209.0 (5,308.5) | 231.0 (5,866.5) | 209.0 (5,308.5) | 231.0 (5,866.5) |
| Overall Width | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) |
| Overall Height | 74.6 (1,894.2) | 74.4 (1,889.2) | 75.2 (1,910.4) | 75.0 (1,906.2) |
| Ground Clearance: Front Axle | 9.0 (229.3) | 9.0 (229.2) | 9.2 (232.6) | 9.2 (232.7) |
| Ground Clearance: Rear Axle | 8.7 (221.2) | 8.7 (221.5) | 8.6 (219.2) | 8.6 (219.5) |
| Open Tailgate to Ground | 34.8 (883.4) | 34.6 (878.3) | 35.0 (889.6) | 34.9 (885.3) |
| Pickup Body Height | 20.1 (511.1) | 20.2 (513.0) | 20.1 (511.1) | 20.2 (513.0) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 15.6 | 15.7 | 17.7 | 17.8 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 25.2 | 24.1 | 25.6 | 24.4 |
Dimensions: Quad Cab 6-ft. 4-in. box pickup, air suspension 4x2 and 4x4 (275/60R20 tires)+−
| Entry / Exit | Normal Ride Height | Off Road 1 | Off Road 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (nominal) | 140.5 (3,569.4) | 140.5 (3,569.4) | 140.5 (3,569.4) | 140.5 (3,569.4) |
| Track, Front | 68.6 (1,742.2) | 68.6 (1,742.2) | 68.6 (1,742.2) | 68.6 (1,742.2) |
| Track, Rear | 68.0 (1,727.4) | 68.0 (1,727.4) | 68.0 (1,727.4) | 68.0 (1,727.4) |
| Overall Length | 229.0 (5,816.5) | 229.0 (5,816.5) | 229.0 (5,816.5) | 229.0 (5,816.5) |
| Overall Width | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) |
| Overall Height | 75.8 (1,924.4) | 77.8 (1,977.4) | 78.8 (2,002.0) | 79.9 (2,028.4) |
| Ground Clearance: Front Axle | 9.8 (248.5) | 9.8 (248.5) | 9.8 (248.5) | 9.8 (248.5) |
| Ground Clearance: Rear Axle | 9.3 (235.0) | 9.3 (235.0) | 9.3 (235.0) | 9.3 (235.0) |
| Open Tailgate to Ground | 33.4 (847.2) | 34.9 (885.7) | 35.6 (904.1) | 36.9 (936.7) |
| Pickup Body Height | 20.0 (508.6) | 20.0 (508.6) | 20.0 (508.6) | 20.0 (508.6) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 15.2 | 19.8 | 22.4 | 23.9 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 23.7 | 25.5 | 26.4 | 27.8 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 17.1 | 20.6 | 22.5 | 24.2 |
| Ground Clearance without Skid Plate | 7.4 (187.2) | 9.4 (239.8) | 10.6 (269.5) | 11.4 (290.8) |
| Ground Clearance with Skid Plate | 6.7 (169.3) | 8.8 (222.8) | 9.9 (252.8) | 10.8 (273.7) |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (standard) | 26-gal. (98-liter) | 26-gal. (98-liter) | 26-gal. (98-liter) | 26-gal. (98-liter) |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (optional) | 32-gal. (121-liter) | 32-gal. (121-liter) | 32-gal. (121-liter) | 32-gal. (121-liter) |
Dimensions: Crew Cab 5-ft. 7-in. box pickup, air suspension 4x2 and 4x4 (275/60R20 tires)+−
| Entry / Exit | Normal Ride Height | Off Road 1 | Off Road 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (nominal) | 140.5 (3,569.4) | 140.5 (3,569.4) | 140.5 (3,569.4) | 140.5 (3,569.4) |
| Track, Front | 68.6 (1,742.2) | 68.6 (1,742.2) | 68.6 (1,742.2) | 68.6 (1,742.2) |
| Track, Rear | 68.0 (1,727.4) | 68.0 (1,727.4) | 68.0 (1,727.4) | 68.0 (1,727.4) |
| Overall Length | 229.0 (5,816.5) | 229.0 (5,816.5) | 229.0 (5,816.5) | 229.0 (5,816.5) |
| Overall Width | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) | 79.4 (2,017.4) |
| Overall Height | 75.5 (1,917.4) | 77.6 (1,970.4) | 78.5 (1,994.5) | 79.6 (2,021.4) |
| Ground Clearance: Front Axle | 9.8 (248.5) | 9.8 (248.5) | 9.8 (248.5) | 9.8 (248.5) |
| Ground Clearance: Rear Axle | 9.3 (235.0) | 9.3 (235.0) | 9.3 (235.0) | 9.3 (235.0) |
| Open Tailgate to Ground | 33.4 (847.2) | 34.9 (885.7) | 35.6 (904.1) | 36.9 (936.7) |
| Pickup Body Height | 20.0 (508.6) | 20.0 (508.6) | 20.0 (508.6) | 20.0 (508.6) |
| Approach Angle (degrees) | 15.2 | 19.8 | 22.4 | 23.9 |
| Departure Angle (degrees) | 23.7 | 25.5 | 26.4 | 27.8 |
| Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees) | 17.1 | 20.6 | 22.5 | 24.2 |
| Ground Clearance without Skid Plate | 7.4 (187.2) | 9.4 (239.8) | 10.6 (269.5) | 11.4 (290.8) |
| Ground Clearance with Skid Plate | 6.7 (169.3) | 8.8 (222.8) | 9.9 (252.8) | 10.8 (273.7) |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (standard) | 26-gal. (98-liter) | 26-gal. (98-liter) | 26-gal. (98-liter) | 26-gal. (98-liter) |
| Fuel-Tank Capacity (optional) | 32-gal. (121-liter) | 32-gal. (121-liter) | 32-gal. (121-liter) | 32-gal. (121-liter) |
Accommodations+−
| Regular Cab | Quad Cab | Crew Cab | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity, F/R | 3/0 or 2/0 | 3/3 or 2/3 | 3/3 or 2/3 |
| Front: Head Room | 39.9 (1,013.5) | 41.0 (1,041.4) | 41.0 (1,041.4) |
| Front: Legroom | 41.0 (1,041.4) | 41.0 (1,041.4) | 41.0 (1,041.4) |
| Front: Shoulder Room | 66.0 (1,676.4) | 66.0 (1,676.4) | 66.0 (1,676.4) |
| Front: Hip Room | 62.9 (1,598.7) | 63.2 (1,605.3) | 63.2 (1,605.3) |
| Front: Seat Travel | 9.0 (230.0) | 9.0 (230.0) | 9.0 (230.0) |
| Front: Recliner Range (degrees) | 85 (38 RWD, 47 FWD) | 56 (38 RWD 18 FWD) | 56 (38 RWD, 18 FWD) |
| Rear: Head Room | N/A | 39.7 (1,008.4) | 39.9 (1,013.5) |
| Rear: Legroom | N/A | 34.7 (880.9) | 40.3 (1,023.3) |
| Rear: Shoulder Room | N/A | 65.7 (1,668.8) | 65.7 (1,668.8) |
| Rear: Hip Room | N/A | 62.9 (1,598.3) | 63.2 (1,605.3) |
| Interior Volume: Front – cu. ft. (cu. m) | 62.5 (1.8) | 64.2 (1.8) | 64.2 (1.8) |
| Interior Volume: Rear – cu. ft. (cu. m) | N/A | 52.4 (1.5) | 61.1 (1.7) |
Source: 2018 Ram 1500 Specifications (Stellantis media site).
Which equipment is standard, optional or part of a package on each trim, from the manufacturer's 2018 feature availability guide.
Showing 211 of 232 features. ✓ Standard OptionalPkg Part of a package— Not availableFleet Fleet-only option
| Feature | TradesmanReg/Quad/Crew | HFE EcoDieselQuad | ExpressReg/Quad/Crew | SLTReg/Quad/Crew | Big Horn/Lone StarReg/Quad/Crew | SportReg/Quad/Crew | Night EditionReg/Quad/Crew | RebelCrew Cab | LaramieQuad/Crew | Laramie LonghornCrew | LimitedCrew |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine / Transmission | |||||||||||
| 3.6-liter Pentastar Flex Fuel 24-valve VVT V-6 / 8HP45 eight-speed automatic | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with VVT and Fuel Saver Technology / 8HP70 eight-speed automatic | — | S/O | S/O | S/O | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 /8HP70 eight-speed automatic | ✓ | — | — | — | |||||||
| Mechanical Features | |||||||||||
| Active Grille Shutters (included with eight-speed automatic transmission) | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Alternator160-amp | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 180-amp | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| 230-amp (included with EcoDiesel V-6) | Pkg | ✓ | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Axle3.21 ratio (not available with EcoDiesel V-6) | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | O/S | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.55 ratio (included with EcoDiesel V-6; not available with HEMI V-8 with eight-speed transmission) | O/P | ✓ | O/P | O/P | — | O/P | O/P | O/P | |||
| 3.92 ratio (included with Sport reg cab 4x2) | — | O/P | ✓ | ||||||||
| Antispin rear differential (included with Sport reg cab 4x2) | — | O/P | ✓ | ||||||||
| Battery730-amp | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 800-amp (included with EcoDiesel V-6) | Pkg | ✓ | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Engine block heater (included with Cold Weather Group if equipped with EcoDiesel) | O/P | Pkg | Pkg | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | |||
| Engine CoolingHeavy-duty (included with HEMI V-8) | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Maximum-duty (packaged with EcoDiesel V-6) | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Fuel Tank26-gallon (included with EcoDiesel V-6) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg |
| 32-gallon (included with 8-ft. box model; not available with EcoDiesel V-6 or on reg cab short-box models; optional on 6-ft., 4-in. and 5-ft., 7-in. box models) | O/P | — | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Shock AbsorbersFront heavy-duty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear, heavy-duty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front, Bilstein Performance | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Rear, Bilstein Performance | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| SuspensionFront, upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, twin-tube shocks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Rear, five-link, coil springs, twin-tube shocks | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Active-level four-corner air suspension system: includes front upper and lower A-arms, air springs, twin-tube shocks, rear five-link, air springs, twin-tube shocks, air compressor, dual closed-loop system storage tanks (quad cab and crew cab only; not available for crew cab 4x2 models with 6-ft., 4-in. box) | — | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Trailer hitch — Class IV hitch receiver (included with Trailer-tow Mirror and Brake Group) | ✓ | — | O/P | P/F | ✓ | O/P | O/P | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transfer CaseElectronic part-time (4x4 models only) | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Electronic on-demand (4x4 models only) | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Exterior Features | |||||||||||
| Bed lighting system — LED, included with RamBox system and Luxury Group | O/P | — | O/P | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | O/P | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bed rails — chrome, tubular, for 5-ft., 7-in. and 6-ft., 4-in. bed sides (not available with RamBox system, tonneau cover or 22-in. aluminum wheels) | — | — | — | ||||||||
| BedlinerUnder-rail | Fleet | — | Fleet | Fleet | Fleet | Fleet | Fleet | — | — | — | — |
| Spray-in | ✓ | — | Fleet | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Belt moldings, chrome | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Body ModelReg cab 6-ft., 4-in. box | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Reg cab 8-ft. box | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| Quad cab 6-ft., 4-in. box | ✓ | — | — | — | |||||||
| Crew cab 5-ft., 7-in. box | — | ✓ | |||||||||
| Crew cab 6-ft., 4-in. box | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Bodyside MoldingsChrome (optional with monotone paint only on Laramie) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | |||
| Platinum Chrome | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg |
| BumpersFront and rear Black | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front and rear Black Powder Coated | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Front and rear painted lower accent color | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Front and rear chrome (included with Chrome Appearance group; included with monotone paint and Chrome Bumper Package) | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg |
| Rear body color | — | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ |
| ExhaustSingle rear (included with 3.6-liter V-6) | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — |
| Dual rear (included with HEMI V-8 or EcoDiesel V-6) | — | — | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| FasciaFront upper, black (included with low volume paint) | ✓ | ✓ | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Front upper, body color (included with Chrome Bumper Package) | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg |
| Front full, body color | — | — | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Fog Lamps | — | — | ✓ | Fleet | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GrilleBlack surround, black hex-link (included with low volume paint) | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black painted honeycomb grille (included with Black Express Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Black with R-A-M logo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Chrome surround, black hex-link (included with Chrome Appearance Group) | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body-color surround, Black hex-link | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Body-color with R-A-M logo | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chrome surround, chrome billet-perf | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chrome surround, chrome wave-perf | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Chrome with R-A-M logo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platinum Chrome with R-A-M logo | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg |
| Headlamps/ Tail LampsDaytime running lamps | Fleet | — | Fleet | Fleet | Fleet | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quad-lens halogen with incandescent tail lamps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Quad-lens halogen, black-out look, with incandescent tail lamps (included with Black Express Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sport Black-out look bi-function halogen projector with LED turn/running lights and LED tail lamps | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | Pkg |
| Premium bi-function halogen projector with LED turn/ running lights | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto high-beam headlamp control (included in Convenience Group) | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ |
| MirrorsManual, Black, 6 x 9-in. (reg cab only) | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power, heated, folding, Black, 6 x 9-in. (included with Power and Remote Entry Group on reg cab Tradesman and Express models) | P/S | ✓ | P/S | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Manual, folding trailer tow, Black, 7 x 11-in. (included with Trailer-tow Mirrors and Brake Group; reg cab only) | Pkg | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power, heated, auto-dimming, power-folding, Black, 6 x 9-in.; includes exterior courtesy lamps and supplemental turn signal (included with Luxury Group) | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Power, heated, power-folding, auto-dimming, body-color 6 x 9-in.; includes exterior courtesy lamps and supplemental turn signal | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Power trailer tow, manual folding, Black, 7 x 11-in.; includes exterior courtesy lamps and supplemental turn signal (included with Trailer-tow Mirrors and Brake Group; not available on reg cab Tradesman or Express models) | F/P | — | F/P | F/P | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — |
| Power multifunction, heated, auto-dimming, power-folding, chrome, 6 x 9-in.; exterior courtesy lamps and supplemental turn signal, includes position memory; includes body color | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power trailer-tow multifunction, heated, auto-dimming, manual folding, chrome, 7 x 11-in., with position memory, exterior courtesy lamps and supplemental turn signal (included with Trailer-tow Mirrors and Brake Group) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Running boardsAccent-color | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Body-color | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | P/O | ||
| Side StepsTubular, cab length, chrome (included with monotone paint on Longhorn, included with EcoDiesel on Limited) | — | — | — | Fleet | — | — | — | — | — | O/P | Pkg |
| Tubular, cab length, Black (Optional with Black Express Group) | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| Tubular, wheel-to-wheel, Chrome (included with V-8 on Limited) | ✓ | Fleet | — | Pkg | |||||||
| Skid PlateFront suspension, 4x4 only (included with Protection Group) | Pkg | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Transfer case, 4x4 only (included with Protection Group) | Pkg | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — |
| Sport Performance Hood (included with Sport reg cab 4x2 model) | — | — | — | — | — | S/P/O | ✓ | — | — | Pkg | |
| Storage — RamBox cargo management system: includes pickup box with integrated bins which are weatherproof, lockable and drainable, bed rails with four adjustable cleats, dual-purpose bed divider/extender and LED bed lighting system (5-ft., 7-in. and 6-ft., 4-in. box models only; not available with 8-ft. box) | — | Fleet | |||||||||
| TiresP265/70R17 BSW All-Season | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| LT265/70R17E OWL On-/ Off-road | — | — | Fleet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| LT285/70R17E BSW All-Terrain | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| P275/60R20 BSW All-Season (included with Black Express Group and optional 20-in. wheel) | — | ✓ | Pkg | — | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| P275/60R20 OWL All-Season | — | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | |||||
| P285/45R22 BSW All-Season (included with 22-in. wheel) | — | — | — | — | — | S/P | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| Tonneau cover — soft, tri-fold (available with or without RamBox System) | ✓ | ||||||||||
| Tow hooks — included with Protection Group (requires chrome bumpers for Limited) | Pkg | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | ✓ | O/P | ✓ | |
| Wheels17 x 7-in. styled steel, painted Argent | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 x 7-in. painted cast aluminum (included with Chrome Appearance Group) | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 x 7-in. chrome clad aluminum | — | — | — | Fleet | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 17 x 8-in. aluminum with Matte Black pockets | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 17 x 8-in. aluminum painted Black (included with Black Rebel package) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — |
| 20 x 8-in. painted Silver, aluminum | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 8-in. semi-gloss Black painted, aluminum (included with Black Express Group) | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 8-in. chrome-clad aluminum | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 9-in. chrome-clad aluminum (included with Express Value Package) | — | — | O/P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 9-in. aluminum, polished | — | — | — | — | Fleet | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 x 9-in. aluminum, semi-gloss black painted | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 9-in. chrome-clad aluminum | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 20 x 9-in. aluminum, polished, with accent color inserts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 20 x 9-in. aluminum, polished with Silver inserts (included with monotone paint) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | — |
| 20 x 9-in. polished aluminum (requires monotone paint) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 20 x 9-in. aluminum, polished with Gray inserts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| 20 x 9-in. aluminum, painted Satin Carbon with silver inserts | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg |
| 22 x 9-in. polished forged aluminum (included with Sport reg cab 4x2 model, optional on crew cab 4x2) | — | — | — | — | — | S/P/O | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 x 9-in. painted black, forged aluminum (optional on reg cab 4x2 or crew cab 4x2) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Wheel FlaresBlack | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Body color, included with monotone paint | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg |
| Accent color; included with two-tone paint | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | — |
| Interior Features | |||||||||||
| Air ConditioningManual | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Dual-zone automatic temperature control; included with 8.4 radios (quad cab and crew cab only) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ClusterInstrument, with 3.5-in. display screen for driver information display (DID) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Premium instrument, with 7-in. DID included with Luxury Group | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Premium Rebel instrument, with 7-in. DID | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Premium Laramie Longhorn instrument, with 7-in. DID | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Premium Limited instrument, with 7-in. DID | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| ConsoleFull-size floor console (included with front bucket seats) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | — | — |
| Premium full-size floor with leather-wrapped accents | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Overhead (included with Uconnect 5.0 radio) | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Overhead, with universal garage door opener (included with Luxury Group) | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Floor MatsFront/ rear carpeted (included with Popular Equipment Group) | Pkg | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Front/ rear, rubber | — | Fleet | ✓ | — | — | ||||||
| Front/ rear, luxury | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Load floor — rear fold-flat (quad cab and crew cab only; included with premium cloth and leather seats) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Memory system — seats, mirrors, pedals, radio presets | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PedalsNon-adjustable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Power adjustable | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Power adjustable with memory | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SeatsManual adjusting driver and front passenger seats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power 10-way driver (included with premium cloth seats) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | — |
| Power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Power 10-way driver with memory and power 6-way passenger (included with leather-trimmed seats) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Power two-way lumbar adjuster (driver’s seat only) (included with premium cloth or leather-trimmed seats) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated, driver and front-passenger, includes heated steering wheel (included with Heated Seats and Wheel Group; included with leather-trimmed seats) | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Ventilated front (included with leather-trimmed seats) | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Heated, second-row, crew cab only (included with leather-trimmed bucket seats) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Vinyl 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with folding front armrest/ cup holder, floor-mounted storage tray on crew cab (quad cab and crew cab models include folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, front armrest with cup holder (quad cab and crew cab models include cloth folding rear bench seat; included with Popular Equipment Group or Express Value Package) | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Premium cloth-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, front armrest with cup holder, power 10-way driver’s seat, power lumbar adjuster, front center seat cushion storage, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (quad cab and crew cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage) | — | — | — | Fleet | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Premium cloth-trimmed low-back bucket seats, power 10-way driver’s seat, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (quad cab and crew cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in cloth with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage) | — | — | — | Fleet | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Premium cloth/vinyl-trimmed high-back heated bucket seats, power 10-way driver’s seat, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, Heated Seats and Wheel Group, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (quad cab and crew cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in cloth/vinyl with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage) | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Premium cloth/vinyl-trimmed high-back heated bucket seats with embossed tread pattern, power 10-way driver and six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (includes 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in cloth/vinyl with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Leather-trimmed high-back, heated and ventilated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (quad cab and crew cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage; not available on reg cab) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Leather-trimmed high-back heated bucket seats with Rebel logo, power 10-way driver and six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (includes 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Leather-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench heated and ventilated front with power 10-way/memory for driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, front center-seat cushion storage and folding center armrest with cup holder, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (quad cab and crew cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Leather-trimmed high-back, heated and ventilated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet and heated 2nd-row on crew cab models (quad cab and crew cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in vinyl with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Premium leather with laser-etched design, high-back heated and ventilated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather with laser-etched design rear bench seat with underseat storage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Premium leather high-back, heated and ventilated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather rear bench seat with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Premium leather high-back, heated and ventilated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather rear bench seat with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Steering WheelUrethane | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leather-wrapped with audio control buttons; included with Luxury Group | — | — | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Leather-wrapped, genuine wood, heated, with audio control buttons | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated (included with Heated Seats and Wheel Group) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| StorageFront-seat center cushion (included with optional CD player) | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | — | — | — | Pkg | — | — |
| Front, behind the seats (reg cab only) | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Rear, in-floor bins, two with removable liners (crew cab only) | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dual glove boxes with closing doors | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sunroof — power (quad cab and crew cab models only) | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| WindowsManual (reg cab only) | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power, front with driver’s one-touch down (reg cab only; included with Power Remote Entry Group) | Pkg | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Rear backlight, fixed (standard on reg cab models) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Rear backlight, sliding (reg cab only) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||
| Rear backlight, power sliding (quad cab and crew cab models only) | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear defroster (with power sliding rear backlight only) | — | — | — | Fleet | ✓ | ||||||
| Uconnect Multimedia | |||||||||||
| ConnectivityUSB 2.5-amp charging-only port | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple Carplay (included with 8.4 radios) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Google Android Auto (included with 8.4 radios) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| RadiosRadio 3.0 AM/FM | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Uconnect 3.0 AM/FM/ Bluetooth Voice Command | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| Uconnect 3 with 5-in. display; AM/FM/Bluetooth (included with Black Express Group or Express Value Package) | — | O/P | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display; AM/FM/Bluetooth/ACCESS | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | |
| Uconnect 4C NAV with 8.4-in. display; AM/FM/Bluetooth/Access/NAV | — | — | — | Fleet | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Radio controls — steering wheel-mounted audio controls (included with leather-wrapped steering wheel) | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Single Disc CD Player | — | ||||||||||
| SiriusXM Radio — included with Popular Equipment Group or Express Value Package | F/P | — | F/P | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SiriusXM Traffic Plus — included with Uconnect 4C NAV radio | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Travel Link— included with Uconnect 4C NAV radio | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| SiriusXM Guardian — included with Uconnect 4C NAV radio | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Speaker SystemSix, standard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Premium I; seven speakers and eight-channel amplifier | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — |
| Premium II; 10 speakers including a subwoofer and 12-channel amplifier (quad cab and crew cab models only) | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Uconnect Bluetooth Connectivity — includes handsfree phone, streaming audio, Voice Command and text message reader | Pkg | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg |
| Safety and Security | |||||||||||
| ParkSense rear park assist | Fleet | — | — | Fleet | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| ParkSense front and rear park assist — not available on reg cab | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry with All-Secure — controls for power door locks, tailgate and RamBox system (when equipped), illuminated entry system, panic alarm; includes two transmitters (included with Popular Equipment Group, Express Value Package or Power and Remote Entry Group) | F/P | — | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Remote Keyless Enter N' Go — includes remote proximity key (included with Convenience Group) | — | — | — | — | — | Pkg | Pkg | Pkg | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Remote start system | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Security alarm | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trailer brake control — fully integrated electronic (included with Trailer and Traction Group or with Trailer-tow Mirrors and Brake Group) | O/P | — | O/P | F/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P | O/P |
| Packages/Equipment Groups | |||||||||||
| Black Express GroupPopular Equipment Group, Power and Remote Entry Group, black badges, black bezel headlamps, black painted grille, Uconnect 5-in. radio and 20-in. black painted wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Black Rebel Groupblack powder coated front skid plate and 17-in. black painted aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chrome Appearance Groupchrome front and rear bumpers, chrome grille surround and 17-in. painted aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Chrome Bumper Packagebody-color wheel flares and chrome front and rear bumpers | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Cold Weather Groupengine block heater and winter front grille cover (requires EcoDiesel V-6) | — | — | — | ||||||||
| Convenience GroupPassive Entry/Keyless Enter ’n Go rain-sensing wipers, auto high-beam headlamp control | — | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Express Value Packagecloth 40/20/40 bench seat, remote keyless entry, SiriusXM Radio, 5-in. touchscreen radio and 20-in. chrome clad aluminum wheels and tires (not available on reg cab models) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Heated Seats and Wheel Groupheated cloth seats, heated steering wheel | — | — | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | — | |
| Lone Star Silver Packagechrome surround, chrome mesh insert grille. Chrome belt moldings. 20 x 9-in. polished aluminum wheels, tow hooks and tubular wheel-to-wheel chrome side steps. Power multifunction, chrome, 6 x 9-in mirrors with heated, auto-dimming and power-folding; exterior courtesy lamps and supplemental turn signal, includes position memory | — | — | — | — | Pkg | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Limited Tungsten PackageFrost/Indigo leather interior, body-color door handles, sport performance hood, Platinum Chrome body-side moldings and badges, body color R-A-M tailgate lettering, , black bezel Sport projector headlamps and Sport LED tail lamps, body-color running boards, body color painted bumpers, Platinum Chrome R-A-M logo grille and 20-in. Satin Carbon painted aluminum wheels | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Luxury GroupLED bed lighting system, switchable dome lamp, ashtray lamp, glove box lamp, underhood lamp, illuminated vanity mirror, auto day/night mirror, exterior mirrors with signal and puddle lamps, overhead console with universal garage door opener, leather-wrapped steering wheel, full-color 7-in. driver information display (DID) | — | — | — | Fleet | — | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | |
| Popular Equipment Groupcloth 40/20/40 bench seat, carpeted flooring, remote keyless entry, floor mats and SiriusXM Radio (included with Black Express Group) | — | O/P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Power and Remote Entry Grouppremium vinyl door trim, remote keyless entry, foldaway black power heated mirrors, power windows with front one-touch down and power locks (reg cab only) (included with Black Express Group) | — | O/P | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| Protection Grouptow hooks, front suspension and transfer case skid plates (4x4 models only) | — | — | Fleet | — | — | — | |||||
| Remote Start and Security Groupremote start system and security alarm | Fleet | — | Fleet | Fleet | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Trailer-tow Mirrors and Brake Groupelectronic trailer brake controller, Class IV hitch receiver and 7 x 11-in. trailer-tow mirrors (included with Trailer and Traction Group) | — | F/P | |||||||||
| Trailer and Traction Groupelectronic trailer brake controller, 7 x 11-in. trailer-tow mirrors, anti-spin rear differential and 3.55 or 3.92 axle ratio depending on engine | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
- F marks a fleet-only option.
- Where a cell lists two codes by body or drive (for example S for 4x2 and O for 4x4 on the Rebel V-8), both codes are shown as S/O.
- Trim columns cover the cab styles listed in each column header; the Big Horn/Lone Star column also covers the Lone Star edition.
What each trim adds
Equipment that becomes standard at each step up, compared with the next trim down in price. Packages and options aren't counted.
Express (Reg/Quad/Crew) over Tradesman (Reg/Quad/Crew)+6 standard +
- ✓Bumpers: Rear body color
- ✓Fascia: Front full, body color
- ✓Fog Lamps
- ✓Grille: Body-color surround, Black hex-link
- ✓17 x 7-in. painted cast aluminum (included with Chrome Appearance Group)
- ✓Front/ rear carpeted (included with Popular Equipment Group)
SLT (Reg/Quad/Crew) over Express (Reg/Quad/Crew)+12 standard +
- ✓Front and rear chrome (included with Chrome Appearance group; included with monotone paint and Chrome Bumper Package)
- ✓Front upper, body color (included with Chrome Bumper Package)
- ✓Chrome surround, black hex-link (included with Chrome Appearance Group)
- ✓Power, heated, folding, Black, 6 x 9-in. (included with Power and Remote Entry Group on reg cab Tradesman and Express models)
- ✓Overhead (included with Uconnect 5.0 radio)
- ✓Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, front armrest with cup holder (quad cab and crew cab models include cloth folding rear bench seat; included with Popular Equipment Group or Express Value Package)
- ✓Storage: Dual glove boxes with closing doors
- ✓Power, front with driver’s one-touch down (reg cab only; included with Power Remote Entry Group)
- ✓Rear backlight, power sliding (quad cab and crew cab models only)
- ✓Uconnect 3 with 5-in. display; AM/FM/Bluetooth (included with Black Express Group or Express Value Package)
- ✓SiriusXM Radio — included with Popular Equipment Group or Express Value Package
- ✓Remote Keyless Entry with All-Secure — controls for power door locks, tailgate and RamBox system (when equipped), illuminated entry system, panic alarm; includes two transmitters (included with Popular Equipment Group, Express Value Package or Power and Remote Entry Group)
Big Horn/Lone Star (Reg/Quad/Crew) over SLT (Reg/Quad/Crew)+15 standard +
- ✓Trailer hitch — Class IV hitch receiver (included with Trailer-tow Mirror and Brake Group)
- ✓Bed lighting system — LED, included with RamBox system and Luxury Group
- ✓Fog Lamps
- ✓Grille: Chrome surround, chrome billet-perf
- ✓Power, heated, auto-dimming, power-folding, Black, 6 x 9-in.; includes exterior courtesy lamps and supplemental turn signal (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓P275/60R20 BSW All-Season (included with Black Express Group and optional 20-in. wheel)
- ✓Wheels: 20 x 8-in. chrome-clad aluminum
- ✓Premium instrument, with 7-in. DID included with Luxury Group
- ✓Overhead, with universal garage door opener (included with Luxury Group)
- ✓Premium cloth-trimmed 40/20/40 split-bench front seat, front armrest with cup holder, power 10-way driver’s seat, power lumbar adjuster, front center seat cushion storage, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (quad cab and crew cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage)
- ✓Leather-wrapped with audio control buttons; included with Luxury Group
- ✓Uconnect 4C with 8.4-in. display; AM/FM/Bluetooth/ACCESS
- ✓ParkSense front and rear park assist — not available on reg cab
- ✓Remote start system
- ✓Security alarm
Sport (Reg/Quad/Crew) over Big Horn/Lone Star (Reg/Quad/Crew)+12 standard +
- ✓Bumpers: Rear body color
- ✓Fascia: Front full, body color
- ✓Grille: Body-color with R-A-M logo
- ✓Sport Black-out look bi-function halogen projector with LED turn/running lights and LED tail lamps
- ✓Power, heated, power-folding, auto-dimming, body-color 6 x 9-in.; includes exterior courtesy lamps and supplemental turn signal
- ✓Tires: P275/60R20 OWL All-Season
- ✓Wheels: 20 x 9-in. aluminum, polished
- ✓Dual-zone automatic temperature control; included with 8.4 radios (quad cab and crew cab only)
- ✓Pedals: Power adjustable
- ✓Premium cloth/vinyl-trimmed high-back heated bucket seats, power 10-way driver’s seat, power lumbar adjuster, full-length floor console, Heated Seats and Wheel Group, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet (quad cab and crew cab models include 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat trimmed in cloth/vinyl with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage)
- ✓Connectivity: USB 2.5-amp charging-only port
- ✓Premium I; seven speakers and eight-channel amplifier
Night Edition (Reg/Quad/Crew) over Sport (Reg/Quad/Crew)+2 standard +
- ✓Black painted honeycomb grille (included with Black Express Group)
- ✓20 x 9-in. aluminum, semi-gloss black painted
Limited (Crew) over Laramie Longhorn (Crew)+8 standard +
- ✓Active-level four-corner air suspension system: includes front upper and lower A-arms, air springs, twin-tube shocks, rear five-link, air springs, twin-tube shocks, air compressor, dual closed-loop system storage tanks (quad cab and crew cab only; not available for crew cab 4x2 models with 6-ft., 4-in. box)
- ✓Chrome (optional with monotone paint only on Laramie)
- ✓Bumpers: Rear body color
- ✓Fascia: Front full, body color
- ✓20 x 9-in. aluminum, polished with Gray inserts
- ✓Premium Limited instrument, with 7-in. DID
- ✓Premium leather high-back, heated and ventilated bucket seats, includes power 10-way driver and power six-way passenger, power lumbar adjuster, premium full-length floor console, 115-volt auxiliary power outlet, heated 2nd-row seats; includes 60/40 split-folding premium leather rear bench seat with underseat storage and fold-flat load floor storage
- ✓Rear defroster (with power sliding rear backlight only)
Standard on every trim (18)
- Stabilizer Bar: Front
- Rear (not available on reg cab 4x2 8-ft. box models; included with 3.6-liter V-6 on reg cab 4x2 6-ft.,4-in. box; included with Sport reg cab 4x2)
- Steering — electronic rack and pinion
- Winch — tire carrier
- Headlamps/ Tail Lamps: Automatic
- Tires: Spare, full-size
- Spare, 17-in. steel, 17-in. aluminum, 20-in. steel
- Seat belt, front, shoulder height-adjustable
- Rear, underseat compartment (quad cab and crew cab models only)
- Power, front and rear with driver’s one-touch down and up (quad cab and crew cab models only)
- Connectivity: Auxiliary input jack for mobile devices
- Connectivity: USB 1.5-amp fully functioning port
- Air Bags: Advanced multistage front
- Air Bags: Supplemental side-curtain
- Air Bags: Supplemental front-seat side-mounted
- Brakes — power-assisted 4-wheel antilock disc
- Electronic stability control (ESC)— includes four-wheel ABS, brake assist, all-speed traction control, Rain Brake Support, Ready Alert Braking, Electronic Roll Mitigation, Hill-start Assist and Trailer Sway Damping
- ParkView Rear Backup Camera — with dynamic grid lines (grid lines not available with 3.0 radios)
Source: 2018 Ram 1500 Feature Availability, Stellantis North America. Equipment can change during the model year and some items arrive late; confirm on the window sticker.
2018 Ram 1500 maintenance schedule
The factory schedule for normal driving. Oil changes follow the oil-change indicator on most models; severe use (towing, dusty roads, lots of idling) shortens some intervals.
A dot means the service is due at that mileage. Engines: see schedule title.
| Service | 20k | 30k | 40k | 50k | 60k | 70k | 80k | 90k | 100k | 110k | 120k | 130k | 140k | 150k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Inspections | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the CV/Universal joints. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| 1500 Models:Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| 2500/3500 Models:Inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. If gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. If using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Adjust parking brake as necessary. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect transfer case fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Additional Maintenance | ||||||||||||||
| Replace cabin air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace engine air filter. | ||||||||||||||
| Replace spark plugs. | ||||||||||||||
| Flush and replace the engine coolant at 10 years or 150,000 miles (240,000 km) whichever comes first. | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six-speed automatic only), if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Change automatic transmission fluid and filter(s) (six-speed automatic only). | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect the transfer case fluid, change for any of the following: police, taxi, fleet, or frequent trailer towing. | ||||||||||||||
| Change the transfer case fluid. | ||||||||||||||
| Inspect and replace PCV valve if necessary. | ||||||||||||||
At Every Oil Change Interval As Indicated By Oil Change Indicator System
- Change oil and filter.
- Rotate the tires. Rotate at the first sign of irregular wear, even if it occurs before the oil indicator system turns on.
- Inspect battery and clean and tighten terminals as required.
- Inspect automatic transmission fluid if equipped with dipstick.
- Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, hoses and park brake.
- Inspect engine cooling system protection and hoses.
- Inspect exhaust system.
- Inspect engine air cleaner if using in dusty or off-road conditions.
- Lube the front drive shaft fitting (2500/3500 (4x4) models only).
2018 Ram 1500 fluids & capacities
Oil, coolant, transmission and axle fluids with their capacities and specifications, wheel torque and fuel requirements, from the owner's manual.
Fluid capacities
| System | Applies to | US | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank (approximate) | 1500 Regular Cab shortbed/Crew Cab/Quad Cab models | 26 gal | 98 L |
| 1500 Regular Cab longbed/Crew Cab/Quad Cab models (optional) | 32 gal | 121 L | |
| Engine oil with filter | 3.6L engine | 6 qt | 5.6 L |
| 5.7L engine | 7 qt | 6.6 L | |
| Cooling system | 3.6L engine | 13.7 qt | 13 L |
| 5.7L engine, 1500 models | 18.3 qt | 17.3 L |
Engine fluids
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine coolant | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula, OAT (Organic Additive Technology) | MS.90032 | Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant 10 Year/150,000 Mile Formula |
| Engine oil (3.6L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified (SAE 5W-30 acceptable if 5W-20 is unavailable) | MS-6395 | Mopar SAE 5W-20 engine oil |
| Engine oil (5.7L engine) | SAE 5W-20, API certified | MS-6395 | Mopar SAE 5W-20 engine oil |
| Engine oil filter | Mopar engine oil filter | — | Mopar engine oil filter |
| Spark plugs | Mopar spark plugs | — | Mopar spark plugs |
Chassis fluids & lubricants
| Component | Fluid / grade | Standard | Mopar product |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic transmission (Eight-speed automatic) | ZF 8&9 speed ATF or equivalent | — | Mopar ZF 8&9 Speed ATF |
| Automatic transmission (Six-speed automatic, gasoline engine) | ATF+4 | — | Mopar ATF+4 |
| Transfer case | BW44-44 transfer case fluid | — | Mopar BW44-44 Transfer Case Fluid |
| Front axle (1500 four-wheel drive models) | GL-5 synthetic axle lubricant, SAE 75W-85 | — | Mopar GL-5 Synthetic Axle Lubricant SAE 75W-85 |
| Rear axle (1500 models) | Synthetic gear lubricant, SAE 75W-90; limited-slip axles also need 5 oz (148 ml) limited-slip additive | MS-A0160; additive MS-10111 | Mopar Synthetic Gear Lubricant SAE 75W-90 |
| Brake master cylinder | DOT 3 (DOT 4 acceptable if DOT 3 is unavailable) | — | Mopar DOT 3 |
Fuel
| Engine | Minimum | Ethanol / biodiesel |
|---|---|---|
| 3.6L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 15% (E15) |
| 3.6L Flex Fuel engine (if equipped) | 87 octane Regular unleaded | Up to 85% (E85); E85 capable |
| 5.7L engine | 87 octane Regular unleaded (89 for optimum performance and fuel economy) | Up to 15% (E15) |
Wheel lug nut torque
| Wheels | Torque | Thread | Socket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cone type | 130 ft-lb (176 N·m) | M14 x 1.50 | 22 mm |
| Flanged type | 129 ft-lb (175 N·m) | M14 x 1.50 | 22 mm |
- Engine oil capacities are with filter.
- Lug nuts and bolts should be re-checked after 25 miles (40 km).
- Dual-wheel lug nuts are a two-piece assembly; do not oil the studs.
- Flex Fuel engine oil should meet MS-6395.
- Use only dealer-recommended lug nuts/bolts.
Source: Owner's manual (PDF). Always confirm with the manual for your exact vehicle.
2018 Ram 1500 owner's manuals & publications
The manufacturer's owner's manual, quick guides, radio manuals, supplements and warranty booklets for the 2018 model year.
Owner's manuals
Quick guides
Uconnect & radio
Supplements
On Mopar.com
- Owner's manual on Mopar.com
- Maintenance schedule on Mopar.com
- Warranty information on Mopar.com
- How-to videos on Mopar.com
Manuals and guides are hosted by the manufacturer on vehicleinfo.mopar.com and open as PDFs. Mopar.com's owner site also has VIN-specific manuals and recall lookups.
2018 Ram 1500 questions
How much oil does the 2018 Ram 1500 take?
With a filter change: 3.6L engine, 6 qt / 5.6 L and 5.7L engine, 7 qt / 6.6 L. Capacities are from the owner's manual; check the dipstick or oil-life display after filling.
What kind of oil does the 2018 Ram 1500 use?
3.6L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (SAE 5W-30 acceptable if 5W-20 is unavailable) (MS-6395); 5.7L engine: SAE 5W-20, API certified (MS-6395); and Engine oil filter: Mopar engine oil filter.
When is the first scheduled maintenance on the 2018 Ram 1500?
At 20,000 miles: inspect front suspension, tie rod ends, and replace if necessary; 2500/3500 models:inspect the front and rear axle surfaces. if gear oil leakage is suspected, check the fluid level. if using your vehicle for police, taxi, fleet, off-road or frequent trailer towing, change axle fluid; inspect the brake linings, replace as necessary; adjust parking brake as necessary; replace cabin air filter. Oil changes in between follow the oil-change indicator.
Where can I find the 2018 Ram 1500 owner's manual?
The manufacturer publishes it free on Mopar.com as a PDF (linked in the manuals section above), along with quick guides, radio manuals and the warranty booklet.
Specifications come from the manufacturer's spec comparison and its media-site specification sheets; maintenance schedules, fluids and publications come from Mopar's owner site and owner's manuals. Equipment and ratings vary by configuration; check the owner's manual or a dealer for a specific vehicle.