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2023 RAM 1500 Reliability Ratings

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Are RAM 1500s reliable? What are the RAM truck reliability ratings? Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has Watsonville drivers covered with a variety of safety stats to show the reliability of the RAM 1500. The RAM 1500 is certainly a powerful pickup truck option near and around Scotts Valley, and it’s important ot have a better idea of its safety ratings. Learn more below with us before exploring your financing options with Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

RAM 1500 Reliability: Ratings

Kelley Blue Book and J.D. Power highlight the reliability of the 2023 RAM 1500, giving the pickup truck high ratings:

  • Kelley Blue Book: Kelley Blue Book praises the RAM 1500’s engine choices, cabin storage, very smooth driving, and new features like the glove box UV light that helps sanitize and kill bacteria for anything placed inside the glove box comparmtent with the flip of a switch.
  • J.D. Power: J.D. Power gives the 2023 RAM 1500 a consumer-verified 81 out of 100, making it a solid pickup choice based on consumer feedback. 

RAM 1500 IIHS Safety Ratings

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization, and it educates consumers about the safety of specific vehicle models. These ratings are determined by specific safety tests, and grades are given accordingly based on these tests with the ultimate goal of reducing injuries, deaths, and property damages. We’re happy to say that the 2023 RAM 1500 has solid ratings:

RAM 1500 IIHS Crash Tests

  • Small overlap front: driver-side – Good
  • Small overlap front: passenger-side – Good
  • Moderate overlap front: original test – Good
  • Side: original test – Good
  • Roof strength – Good
  • Head restraints & seats – Good

RAM 1500 IIHS Crash Avoidance & Mitigation Tests

  • Headlights (varies by trim/option) – Good / Marginal
  • Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
    • Optional system – Superior
  • Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-pedestrian (day)
    • Optional system – Advanced

RAM 1500 IIHS Seat Belt & Child Restraint Tests

  • Seat belt reminders – Marginal
  • LATCH ease of use – Marginal

RAM 1500 Reliability: Warranties

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Test Drive Your Next New RAM 1500 at Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Today

These are some great RAM truck reliaibltiy ratings, but the best way to see if a vehicle is right for you is to test drive it for yourself. Schedule your next test drive with Santa Cruz Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today and contact us online or call us at 831-400-5680 to get the process started. We offer a variety of new vehicle specials to choose from, and there are plenty of Dodge RAM models to explore!

 

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