RAM is a USA carmaker founded in 2010, now part of Stellantis. The cars themselves are another matter: across 6 VIN prefixes on record they came off lines in 3 countries — the United States 52.9%, Mexico 46.5%, Italy 0.6%. 9 models are tracked here (2012–2026). Reliable? mostly, with caveats — 3.8 out of 5 across 9 rated models, though the spread between model years is far wider than the badge suggests (every model ranked →).
Who makes RAM
Ram Trucks is the American pickup-truck and commercial-van brand owned by Stellantis. Spun off from Dodge in 2010, Ram became Stellantis's dedicated truck nameplate, allowing Dodge to focus on passenger cars and Ram to compete head-to-head with Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Silverado in the full-size pickup segment. The Ram 1500 has won Motor Trend Truck of the Year four times (1994, 2003, 2013, 2019) — a record for any nameplate in the award's history. The Heavy Duty 2500 and 3500 lines compete in towing and payload categories, with the 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel providing 1,075 lb-ft of torque in 2024. The ProMaster commercial van and ProMaster City small van round out Ram's commercial vehicle offerings. The 2024 Ram 1500 REV launched as Ram's first battery-electric pickup. Ram's parent Stellantis trades on the New York Stock Exchange under STLA. Recall data for every Ram VIN is reported to NHTSA, and IIHS crash-test scores and EPA fuel-economy ratings provide independent benchmarks. ForCar.org decodes any Ram VIN to surface trim, factory options, open recalls and original window-sticker MSRP.
Dodge launched its full-size pickup in 1981; the Ram name was adopted as a sub-brand in 1994 with the second-generation D-series. Stellantis predecessor Chrysler split Ram from Dodge in 2010 to give the truck line its own dealership marketing, financing and warranty positioning. The 2009 Ram 1500 introduced the multilink coil-spring rear suspension that remains a Ram differentiator from leaf-sprung F-150 and Silverado competitors.
| RAM | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founded by | Stellantis |
| Headquarters | Auburn Hills, USA |
| Owned by | Stellantis |
| Listed as | STLA |
| Slogan | «Built to Serve» |
| Models tracked here | 7 (2012–2026) |
| Assembled in | 3 countries |
Technology it is known for: Cummins 6.7L turbodiesel I6, Active-Level air suspension, RamBox cargo management, eTorque mild-hybrid V8, Uconnect infotainment.
This page covers Ram Trucks, the Stellantis pickup brand — not the Dodge Ram (legacy 1981-2009 nameplate, now sold as Ram 1500) or RAM as an acronym for Random Access Memory.
Where RAM cars are actually built
A badge says where a company is registered, not where its cars were bolted together. The first three characters of any VIN — the world manufacturer identifier — say the second thing, and that is what we counted: 16,929 vehicles on record, 6 distinct manufacturer codes.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| the United States | 1C6, 1CR, 1D7 | 2013–2021 | |
| Mexico | 3C6, 3C7 | 2013–2026 | |
| Italy | ZFB | 2015–2022 |
Read your own: the first character is the region, the first three together identify the plant's manufacturer. A RAM beginning 1C6 was assembled in the United States.
All RAM models 9
Every RAM model we track, grouped by body type. Click any model for its VIN decoder, recalls, MPG, safety and ForCar Reliability Score — broken down by year.
RAM Trucks 7
RAM More models 2
RAM by the numbers
What the federal records say about the marque. Each line links to the full breakdown by model and year.
| Topic | RAM | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 709 campaigns | Most recalled: Equipment |
| Owner complaints | 17,444+ filed | Most reported: 1500 |
| Fuel economy | 26 mpg best | Leader: 1500 |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ top rated | 2 models tested by NHTSA |
| Insurance | $1,401/yr typical | Cheapest: ProMaster 3500 |
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RAM hybrids & electric models
RAM's electrified lineup — 6 hybrids. Click any model for its full powertrain, MPG and range by year.
RAM hybrids 6
Electrified variants from EPA fueleconomy.gov powertrain data. A model may offer gas, hybrid and electric versions across years.
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Recreate any RAM's original Monroney label — MSRP, factory options, EPA MPG and safety — free from the VIN.
RAM window stickers →How to read a RAM VIN
Every RAM built since 1981 carries a unique 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). It encodes where and when the vehicle was made, its engine and body — here's what each part means:
- WMI (1–3) — country & manufacturer. Tells you it's a RAM and the country it was built in (real RAM codes below).
- VDS (4–8) — model, body style, engine, trim & restraints. The 8th digit is the engine code.
- Check digit (9) — a math check that proves the VIN is genuine.
- Model year (10) — the year it was built (e.g. R = 2024, S = 2025).
- Plant (11) — which factory assembled it.
- Serial (12–17) — the unique sequential production number.
- USA51R
The remaining digits — engine (8th), model-year letter (10th) and plant — follow the universal SAE standard. The whole position-by-position breakdown — year codes 2001–2026, country codes, stamping locations — lives in our VIN decoder tool.
Who owns RAM, and what you get
RAM belongs to Stellantis. Ram competes exclusively in the full-size pickup, heavy-duty truck and commercial-van segments, leaving smaller and mid-size pickups (Hurricane, Dakota) outside its current portfolio. Ram positions on towing capacity, ride quality (via coil-spring rear) and interior luxury — the Ram 1500 Limited Tungsten now competes with Ford F-150 Platinum and GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate at price points above $80,000.
| RAM | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | USA |
| Ownership | Stellantis |
| Stock ticker | STLA |
| Basic warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Assembly countries | United States, Mexico, Italy |
⚠ Worth knowing before you rely on it: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, while basic cover here runs 3 years / 36,000 miles. See when RAM models actually start to break →
RAM — frequently asked
Is RAM usa?
RAM is a USA company, headquartered in Auburn Hills and founded in 2010. The cars are a separate question: 52.9% of the RAM vehicles in our records were assembled in the United States.
Where are RAM cars made?
Across 6 manufacturer codes on record, assembly splits as: the United States (52.9%), Mexico (46.5%), Italy (0.6%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the manufacturer and plant country — that is where these shares come from.
Who owns RAM?
RAM is part of Stellantis.
How many RAM models are there?
We track 9 RAM models spanning 2012–2026. The full list is above, ordered by how often each is searched.
What is the RAM warranty?
New vehicles come with 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Terms vary by model year and market — confirm with a dealer.
Is RAM reliable?
It depends far more on the model and year than on the badge. Every RAM model is ranked by complaint rate here, along with the age at which each starts to fail.