Ram 1500 NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2021 Ram 1500 an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2027):
NHTSA rates the Ram 1500 at 5 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Ram 1500 Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 665 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 665 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 665 |
| 2021 | 2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 665 |
| 2020 | 2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 14 | 618 |
| 2020 | 2020 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 14 | 618 |
| 2020 | 2020 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 14 | 618 |
| 2020 | 2020 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 14 | 618 |
| 2019 | 2019 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 30 | 1456 |
| 2019 | 2019 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 30 | 1456 |
| 2019 | 2019 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 30 | 1456 |
| 2019 | 2019 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 30 | 1456 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 645 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 15 | 645 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 645 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 15 | 645 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 15 | 645 |
| 2018 | 2018 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 15 | 645 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 13 | 861 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 13 | 861 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 13 | 861 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 13 | 861 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 13 | 861 |
| 2017 | 2017 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 13 | 861 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 17 | 1514 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 17 | 1514 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 17 | 1514 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 17 | 1514 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 17 | 1514 |
| 2016 | 2016 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 17 | 1514 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 18 | 1430 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 18 | 1430 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 18 | 1430 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 18 | 1430 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 3 ★ | 18 | 1430 |
| 2015 | 2015 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 18 | 1430 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Ram 1500 Safety FAQ
Is the Ram 1500 a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Ram 1500 an overall crash rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Ram 1500?
The Ram 1500 scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 19.8%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Ram 1500 have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Ram 1500 as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.