2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4x4
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- Photo: 2025 RAM 1500 eTorque Crew Cab Short Box Off-Roader Value Package in Forged Blue Metallic, front left, 2025-08-24 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 RAM 1500 Limited, front 5.23.25 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Ram 1500 Limited by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2026 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Short Box Sport 4x4 in Bright White, rear left, 2026-04-05 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Ram 1500 interior by deathpallie325, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2025 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4x4 is a 305-hp 3.6-liter with an 8-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 305 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The 1500 measures 232.4 inches long on a 144.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,121 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| Destination Charge | $2,095 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.6L Pentastar V-6 eTorque; 48V mild hybrid, 9 kW belt-starter generator |
| Displacement | 3.6 L |
| Horsepower | 305 hp |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft |
| Redline | 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | Chain-driven DOHC, 24 valves, hydraulic end-pivot roller rockers |
| Bore and Stroke | 96.0 x 83.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multiport electronic fuel injection, returnless |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (TorqueFlite 850RE) |
| 1st Gear | 4.71 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.14 |
| 3rd Gear | 2.1 |
| 4th Gear | 1.67 |
| 5th Gear | 1.29 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.84 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.3 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded regular, 87 octane |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Upper and lower A-arms, twin-tube shock absorbers and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Five-link with track bar, stabilizer bar, twin-tube shock absorbers, solid axle |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Two-piston pin-slider, 2.2 in. (57 mm) |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.9 x 1.2 in. (378 x 30 mm) vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.8 x 0.87 in. (375 x 22 mm) disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 20-in. |
| Tires Front | 275/55R20 |
| Tires Rear | 275/55R20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 232.4 in |
| Width | 81.2 in |
| Height | 77.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 144.6 in |
| Front Track | 68.5 in |
| Rear Track | 68 in |
| Ground Clearance | 8.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 53.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,121 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 44.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 66 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 65.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 63.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 63.4 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
8 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Ram 1500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 1, 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The radio software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 83D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 9, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V560000
Jul 30, 2026 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Consequence: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V495000
Apr 9, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as gear selection and warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2026. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 35D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 16, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V225000
Feb 2, 2026 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
Consequence: Trailer brake lights and turn signals that do not illuminate reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, trailer brakes that fail increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the trailer tow module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning March 17, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 03D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 10, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V059000
Dec 1, 2025 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Ram Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel cluster display to be blank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Consequence: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or gear selection, increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and update the instrument panel software or replace the instrument panel cluster, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's numbers for this recall are B4C and B8C. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 4, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V826000
Apr 10, 2025 · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.
Consequence: An incorrect tire pressure message may result in improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning April 24, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30C.
NHTSA campaign 25V231000
Dec 19, 2024 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. Incorrect headlight module software may cause the headlights to become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Inoperative headlights can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 6, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is D4B.
NHTSA campaign 24V942000
Oct 24, 2024 · WHEELS:HUB
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. The front wheel hub encoder rings may be damaged, which can disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Consequence: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wheel bearing hub assembly, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 97B.
NHTSA campaign 24V794000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2025 RAM 1500. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.