Dodge Ram 50 second generation

Dodge Ram 50 second generation
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The Dodge Ram 50 second generation (1987–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 13 versions in the United States.

Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,501–4,920 mm
Width1,655–1,674 mm
Height1,481–1,636 mm
Wheelbase2,680–2,950 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,220–1,635 kg

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)

30 complaints for model years 1987–1991. 1 crash · 1 fire · 1 injury

  • Seat belts 21

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 13 versions of the Dodge Ram 50 second generation

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United States 13 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1991–1993(FFS) · SOHC (FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990–1993(FFS) · SOHC (FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1990–1993(FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1990–1993(FFS)2.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)3.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA345 g/km
1990–1992(FFS)3.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
1990(FFS)2.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km
1987–1989(FFS)2.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–18 MPG (13.1–14.7 L/100 km) EPA307–345 g/km
1988–1989(FFS)2.6 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA307–325 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.