Dodge Ram 1500 second generation
The Dodge Ram 1500 second generation (1994–2001): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 29 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: BR, BE
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Wikipedia |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,184–6,200 mm |
| Width | 2,014–2,383 mm |
| Height | 1,816–1,892 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,015–3,929 mm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
3,738 complaints for model years 1994–2001. 305 crashes · 130 fires · 312 injuries · 15 deaths
- Body and structure 1,195
- Airbags 281
- Transmission and drivetrain 239
- Electrical system 158
- Brakes 106
- Suspension 75
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 29 versions of the Dodge Ram 1500 second generation
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United States 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–2001 | 3.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 2000–2001 | 3.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 1998–2001SIL | 5.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 394–425 g/km |
| 1999–2001CLKUP | 5.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1998–2001CLKUP | 5.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 2000–2001SIL | 5.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 2000–2001CLKUP | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 2000–2001CLKUP | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1997–1999(FFS), SIL · SIL | 3.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1997–1999(FFS), SIL · SIL | 5.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1997–1999(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1996–1999(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1997–1998(FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP | 5.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1994–1997(FFS) | 3.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 1997(FFS), CLKUP | 5.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1994–1997(FFS), SIL | 5.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 394–425 g/km |
| 1994–1996(FFS), SIL | 3.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 1994–1996(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP | 5.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1995–1996(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP | 5.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1994–1996(FFS), SIL | 5.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 1995–1996(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1994–1995(FFS) | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1994(FFS) | 5.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1994(FFS) | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
Canada 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2001Pickup truck: Standard | 3.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 15.1–16.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 347–380 g/km |
| 1995–2001Pickup truck: Standard | 3.9 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 14.5–15.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 334–359 g/km |
| 1995–2001Pickup truck: Standard | 5.2 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 16.6–19.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 382–439 g/km |
| 1995–2001Pickup truck: Standard | 5.2 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 16.7–19.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 384–439 g/km |
| 1995–2001Pickup truck: Standard | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 17.6–20.2 L/100 km 5-cycle | 405–465 g/km |
Similar models from other brands
Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.