The 2012 Dodge Ram window sticker reads 16 to 16 mpg combined depending on the engine: 16 for the 3.7L 6-cyl and 16 for the 5.7L 8-cyl.
The Dodge Ram window sticker — build, options & years
The Dodge Ram ran from 1994–2012 across 9 generations (1985, 1986, 1987–1988, 1989–1990, 1991–1994, 1995–2001, 2002, 2003–2008, 2009–2010).
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Dodge Ram VIN decoder.
What the Dodge Ram sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2012 Ram, averaged across its 2 versions:
The label also prints an estimated $4,175 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles. In its EPA class (Standard Pickup Trucks, 2012) the best Ram version ranks #7 of 8 on combined MPG (the class best is 21 mpg).
How the Ram's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 1994 to 2012:
Combined went from 16 mpg in 1994 to 16 in 2012. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.
The Ram sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the Ram has the best figure of the 2: 16 mpg for its most efficient 2012 version.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Ram | 2012 | — | |
| Lincoln Mark LT | 2008 | — |
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Ram window sticker — every model year
ForCar has built 115 Ram window stickers from VINs so far, opened 217 times. The most requested model years are 2012, 2008 and 2011. For 0% of them the original factory PDF was on file.
Any Ram from 1994–2012: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Dodge models: Dodge window stickers.
Other Dodge window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | Large Cars | 98 mpg | |
| Dodge Challenger | Midsize Cars | 23 mpg | |
| Dodge Durango | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 21 mpg | |
| Dodge Viper | Two Seaters | 16 mpg | |
| Dodge Caravan | Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD | 35 mpg | |
| Dodge Journey | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 22 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Dodge Ram
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Ram, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Dodge Ram all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Dodge Ram window sticker show?
The 2012 label shows up to 16 mpg combined, #7 of 8 in its EPA class (Standard Pickup Trucks). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $4,175 a year.
Does the Ram sticker show better MPG than the Lincoln Mark LT?
Yes: the most efficient 2012 Ram reads 16 mpg combined, the 2008 Lincoln Mark LT 14.
Which Dodge Ram years do people look up most?
2012, with 25 of the 115 Ram window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2008 and 2011.
Is the Dodge Ram sticker the original?
For Dodge, ForCar pulls the original factory PDF. For the Ram it was on file for 0% of the 106 VINs looked up; for the rest the label is rebuilt from NHTSA and EPA records.
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