Dodge Ram 1500 fourth generation
The Dodge Ram 1500 fourth generation (2009–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: DS
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,182–5,800 mm Traficom | 5,309–6,043 mm |
| Width | 1,950–2,107 mm Traficom | 2,017 mm |
| Height | – | 1,862–2,029 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 3,061–3,797 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Mass in running order | 1,750–2,365 kg Traficom | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,903–3,017 kg Traficom | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 3–6 Traficom | – |
| Doors | 2–4 Traficom | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
2,539 complaints for model years 2009–2012. 115 crashes · 22 fires · 80 injuries
- Transmission and drivetrain 691
- Electrical system 537
- Engine 424
- Fuel system 308
- Steering 130
- Airbags 125
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 15 versions of the Dodge Ram 1500 fourth generation
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United States 11 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2012CMODE | 3.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2012FFV | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2012FFV | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2012 | 5.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2012 | 5.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2009–2011GAS 330, CMODE · FFV | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2010–2011FFV | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2009–2011 | 5.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2010–2011 | 5.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2009GAS 330, CMODE | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2009 | 5.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
Canada 4 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011Pickup truck: Standard | 3.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 14.4 L/100 km 5-cycle | 331 g/km |
| 2009–2011Pickup truck: Standard | 4.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 15.2–16.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 350–373 g/km |
| 2009–2011Pickup truck: Standard | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | 20.7–23.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 331–370 g/km |
| 2009–2011Pickup truck: Standard | 5.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 14.8–15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 340–359 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.