Dodge Ram 1500 2010–2019 car dimensions: 5817 mm long, 2017 mm wide and 1969 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,418 kg. Braked towing is 4,740 kg.
Crew Cab offers spacious seating for up to six with available dual-zone automatic climate control and cruise control on most grades. Touchscreen Uconnect systems appear mid-generation, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on later higher trims. ParkSense sensors and ParkView reversing camera are available or standard by end of run. Blind-spot monitoring arrives as option on select models. Cabin feels roomy for daily drives and long hauls with good storage bins.
Crew Cab short bed holds 50.3 cubic feet. Longer 6-foot-4-inch bed reaches 57.5 cubic feet. RamBox side storage adds lockable space on available models. Bed suits tools and materials with tie-downs.
Properly equipped models tow up to 10450 pounds braked with HEMI V8 and suitable axle. Payload reaches around 1900 pounds depending on configuration. Trailer sway control and hitch options aid work duties.
Available air suspension and heavy-duty cooling support loaded or towing use. Coil springs give composed ride when empty or hauling.
The cabin feels roomy and refined for a full-size pickup, with soft-touch materials, supportive seats offering multi-way power adjustment plus heat and ventilation on upper trims, and a quiet ride aided by available acoustic glass. Higher grades add a heated wheel and rear heat, while a power or dual-pane sunroof opens the space further for long hauls.
Oil changes every 6,000 miles or 6 months early on, later oil-life monitor up to 10,000 miles or 12 months.
NHTSA overall 4 stars typical (5 frontal early, 5 side, 4 rollover). IIHS Good moderate-overlap front, Marginal side early models.
Standard kit includes ABS, electronic stability control with roll mitigation and trailer sway control, multistage front airbags, side curtains, and tire-pressure monitoring.
Fuel economy around 13-20 mpg combined depending on V6 or HEMI V8 and drivetrain. regular unleaded recommended.
Fuel use stays practical for a half-ton truck. Base V6 models deliver mid-teens city and high-teens highway. HEMI V8 versions sit a bit lower but gain strong towing pull. Later years with the 8-speed automatic improve the numbers slightly under normal loads.
Servicing is straightforward. Follow the oil-life system or fixed 6,000-mile intervals on early trucks, rotate tires at the same time, and replace filters and plugs at the stated mileage points. Severe use like towing or dusty roads shortens the cycle.
Safety gear covers the basics well. Four-wheel ABS discs, stability control, and a full airbag set come standard. Crash scores hold at four stars overall from NHTSA across much of the run, with solid frontal protection and side-curtain coverage for crew-cab occupants.
Keeping the truck on the road means watching for common wear items like brakes and suspension bushings under heavy duty. The frame and powertrain hold up with regular fluid checks, and available packages add cameras or sensors that ease daily parking and towing chores.
Length 5817 mm, Width 2017 mm, Height 1969 mm, Wheelbase 3569 mm (Ram 1500 2010–2019)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2010 RAM 1500 Specifications PDF Chrysler/FCA media and related press kits/brochures.