Dodge Ram 1500 third generation
The Dodge Ram 1500 third generation (2002–2008): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 36 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: DR
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,150–5,800 mm Traficom | 5,276–7,496 mm |
| Width | 1,950–2,080 mm Traficom | 2,019 mm |
| Height | – | 1,923–2,052 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 3,061–4,077 mm |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Mass in running order | 1,950–2,500 kg Traficom | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,770–3,400 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)
6,113 complaints for model years 2002–2008. 438 crashes · 93 fires · 420 injuries · 14 deaths
- Airbags 1,708
- Transmission and drivetrain 948
- Body and structure 499
- Electrical system 469
- Engine 434
- Steering 398
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 36 versions of the Dodge Ram 1500 third generation
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United States 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2008CLKUP | 3.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 2005–2008 | 3.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 325–345 g/km |
| 2003–2008CLKUP | 4.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 2005–2008 | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 2005–2008 | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 2003–2008CLKUP | 4.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 2008GAS 330, CLKUP | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2008GAS 360 | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 2008GAS 330, CLKUP | 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 |
| 2008GAS 360 | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 6-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 2003–2008CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 394–425 g/km |
| 2003–2008CLKUP | 5.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 2007CLKUP | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 2007CLKUP | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 2004–2006FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP · FLEX-FUEL | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 2004–2006FLEX-FUEL, CLKUP | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 2004–2006 | 8.3 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 10 MPG (23.5 L/100 km) EPA | 552 g/km |
| 2005–2006 | 8.3 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 9 MPG (26.1 L/100 km) EPA | 614 g/km |
| 2002–2004 | 3.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 2002–2004 | 4.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 368–394 g/km |
| 2002–2004 | 4.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Four- or all-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 2003 | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 2002–2003CLKUP | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 12–13 MPG (18.1–19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 425–460 g/km |
| 2002CLKUP | 4.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 368 g/km |
| 2002CLKUP | 4.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Four- or all-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 2002CLKUP | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
Canada 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2008Pickup truck: Standard | 3.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 13.7–13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 315–317 g/km |
| 2002–2008Pickup truck: Standard | 3.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 14.5–15.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 334–361 g/km |
| 2003–2008Pickup truck: Standard | 4.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 15.6–19.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 359–437 g/km |
| 2005–2008Pickup truck: Standard | 4.7 L | Flex fuel (E85) | 5-speed automatic | 21.3–26.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 341–416 g/km |
| 2005–2008Pickup truck: Standard | 4.7 L | Petrol | 6-speed manual | 16.4–17.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 377–393 g/km |
| 2003–2008Pickup truck: Standard | 5.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | 15.5–18.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 357–416 g/km |
| 2002–2004Pickup truck: Standard | 3.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 14.6–15.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 336–345 g/km |
| 2002–2004Pickup truck: Standard | 4.7 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 16.0–17.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 368–405 g/km |
| 2002–2003Pickup truck: Standard | 5.9 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 17.8–20.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 409–460 g/km |
| 2002Pickup truck: Standard | 4.7 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 16.1–18.1 L/100 km 5-cycle | 370–416 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.