Dodge Ram 1500
2009–2012 model years · Generation introduced 2009
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- Available years
- 2009–2012
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $6,000–$21,820
The overview
The 2009 redesign brought the Ram up-to-date with a coil-spring rear suspension, which improved ride and handling significantly. This made the pickup fully competitive in the marketplace. Fuel economy for the 5.7-liter V8 was improved and cabin quiet approached that of a luxury car's. If towing is important to you, be aware that models with the 20-inch wheel option sacrifice 1,000 pounds of rated capacity. Ram became a separate brand in 2011.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 ↗ SLT crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (390 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $21,820 | Not rated | 3/5 | 15 MPG |
| 2011 ↗ SLT crew cab 5.7-liter V8 (390 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $20,810 | Not rated | 3/5 | 15 MPG |
| 2010 ↗ SLT crew cab 5.7-liter V8 (390 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $6,538 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 15 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ SLT crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (390 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $6,000 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 15 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2012 model
SLT crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (390 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2012 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2009
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $21,820 - $46,270
Ratings
- Road test score
- 67/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 52%
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 13 MPG
- EPA highway
- 18 MPG
- EPA combined
- 15 MPG
- Tested city
- 9 MPG
- Tested highway
- 19 MPG
- Tested overall
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,515
- Cruising range
- 355 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 228 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 75 in
- Wheelbase
- 140 in
- Weight
- 5,480 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,335 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,400 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 1/5
- Driving
- 3/5
- Styling
- 2/5
- Value
- 1/5
Vehicle ID: 6529 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2011 model
SLT crew cab 5.7-liter V8 (390 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2009
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $20,810 - $45,435
Ratings
- Road test score
- 67/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 3/5
- Would buy again
- 48%
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 13 MPG
- EPA highway
- 18 MPG
- EPA combined
- 15 MPG
- Tested city
- 9 MPG
- Tested highway
- 19 MPG
- Tested overall
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,515
- Cruising range
- 355 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 228 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 75 in
- Wheelbase
- 140 in
- Weight
- 5,480 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,335 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,400 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 1/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 5836 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
SLT crew cab 5.7-liter V8 (390 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2009
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,538
- Retail value range
- $4,825 - $8,575
- Original MSRP range
- $20,610 - $42,650
- Trade-in range
- $1,745 - $5,180
Ratings
- Road test score
- 67/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 72%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 13 MPG
- EPA highway
- 18 MPG
- EPA combined
- 15 MPG
- Tested city
- 9 MPG
- Tested highway
- 19 MPG
- Tested overall
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,515
- Cruising range
- 355 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 228 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 75 in
- Wheelbase
- 140 in
- Weight
- 5,480 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,335 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,400 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 4/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 3/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 2/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 7231 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
SLT crew cab 4WD 5.7-liter V8 (390 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- extended cab
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Full-sized pickup trucks
- Generation began
- 2009
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,000
- Retail value range
- $4,275 - $8,050
- Original MSRP range
- $21,520 - $43,490
- Trade-in range
- $1,300 - $4,710
Ratings
- Road test score
- 67/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 66%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 13 MPG
- EPA highway
- 18 MPG
- EPA combined
- 15 MPG
- Tested city
- 9 MPG
- Tested highway
- 19 MPG
- Tested overall
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,515
- Cruising range
- 355 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 137 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 228 in
- Width
- 79 in
- Height
- 75 in
- Wheelbase
- 140 in
- Weight
- 5,480 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,335 lb
- Towing capacity
- 7,400 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 6 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 4.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 32 in
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Vehicle ID: 2455 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
