2018 Ram 1500

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights (varies by trim/option)
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle	Not available

Evaluation criteria	Rating
LATCH ease of use

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2015-18 models built after July 2015

Tested vehicle: 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 2wd

The Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab was redesigned for the 2009 model year. The make name "Dodge" was officially changed to "Ram" beginning with the 2013 model year.

Beginning with 2015 models built after July 2015, structural changes were made to alter front wheel movement during small overlap frontal crashes. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was not maintained well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

Extensive intrusion of the door hinge pillar, parking brake pedal (indicated), and instrument panel contributed to a high risk of injuries to the left foot and right lower leg.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1546
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	29
Footrest (cm)	42
Left toepan (cm)	43
Brake pedal (cm)	24
Parking brake (cm)	36
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	1
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	15
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	23
Upper dash (cm)	22
Lower instrument panel (cm)	20

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN1546
Head
HIC-15	286
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.6
Extension bending moment (Nm)	18
Maximum Nij	0.27
Chest maximum compression (mm)	24
Femur (kN)
Left	4.0
Right	3.5
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	3
Right	3
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	1
Right	1
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.76
Right	1.30
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	4.0
Right	3.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	273
Right	76

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2013-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Ram 1500 ST Quad Cab 2wd

The Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab was redesigned for the 2009 model year. The make name "Dodge" was officially changed to "Ram" beginning with the 2013 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the moderate overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Forces on the left foot were just high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF1603
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	6
Left (cm)	8
Center (cm)	7
Right (cm)	2
Brake pedal (cm)	2
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	0
Rearward (cm)	-2
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF1603
Head
HIC-15	143
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.2
Extension bending moment (Nm)	21
Maximum Nij	0.23
Chest maximum compression (mm)	25
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	2.3
Femur force - right (kN)	1.1
Knee displacement - left (mm)	1
Knee displacement - right (mm)	0
Maximum tibia index - left	0.47
Maximum tibia index - right	0.26
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	1.9
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	3.4
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	155
Right	70

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2013-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 2wd

The Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab was redesigned for the 2009 model year. Beginning with 2012 models manufactured after January 2012, side airbags designed to protect drivers' and front passengers' torsos were added to the side curtain airbags previously included. (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)

The make name "Dodge" was officially changed to "Ram" beginning with the 2013 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	CES1602
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-15.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES1602
Head HIC-15	92
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.2
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	26
Lateral force (kN)	0.9
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	44
Average deflection (mm)	39
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.80
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.77
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	2.3
Acetabulum force (kN)	0.9
Combined force (kN)	3.3
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.3
L-M moment (Nm)	37
A-P moment (Nm)	-15

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES1602
Head HIC-15	285
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.9
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	42
Lateral force (kN)	1.4
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	43
Average deflection (mm)	29
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.97
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.62
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.3
Acetabulum force (kN)	2.5
Combined force (kN)	2.7
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.3
L-M moment (Nm)	64
A-P moment (Nm)	-52

About the original side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2013-18 models

Tested vehicle: 2016 Ram 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 2wd

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	5,120 lbs
Peak force	16,255 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	3.17

About the roof strength test

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Power cloth seats

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry

Technical measurements for this test

Seat type	Power cloth seats
Geometry
Backset (mm)	61
Distance below top of head (mm)	37
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g)	8.6
Head contact time (ms)	74
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	21
Max neck tension (N)	527

About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Headlights

Ratings are given for 3 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

Tradesmen trim
Express trim
Lone Star trim
Big Horn trim
Tradesmen HFE trim
SLT trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual left and gradual right curves and inadequate on the sharp left and sharp right curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Tradesmen trim Express trim Lone Star trim Big Horn trim Tradesmen HFE trim SLT trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016-18 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	77.0 m	None
Straightaway left edge	55.2 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	48.1 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	48.1 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	39.5 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	40.1 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	144.6 m
Straightaway left edge	136.7 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	68.2 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	68.3 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	49.8 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	50.3 m

Trim level(s)

Sport trim equipped with Convenience Group package
Laramie trim equipped with Convenience Group package
Laramie Longhorn trim equipped with Convenience Group package
Limited trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual left curve and inadequate on the sharp left and both right curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on both left curves and on both right curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Sport trim equipped with Convenience Group package Laramie trim equipped with Convenience Group package Laramie Longhorn trim equipped with Convenience Group package Limited trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2016-18 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	102.5 m	82.3%
Straightaway left edge	63.2 m	82.3%
250m radius right curve, right edge	49.7 m	77.5%
250m radius left curve, left edge	48.5 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	39.4 m	111.3%
150m radius left curve, left edge	38.6 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	144.8 m
Straightaway left edge	128.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	61.8 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	65.3 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	46.2 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	47.9 m

Trim level(s)

Sport trim
Laramie trim
Rebel trim
Laramie Longhorn trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual left curve and inadequate on the sharp left and both right curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Sport trim Laramie trim Rebel trim Laramie Longhorn trim
Low-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
High-beam headlight type	Halogen projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	No
Overall rating Applies to 2016-18 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	102.5 m	82.3%
Straightaway left edge	63.2 m	82.3%
250m radius right curve, right edge	49.7 m	77.5%
250m radius left curve, left edge	48.5 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	39.4 m	111.3%
150m radius left curve, left edge	38.6 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	144.8 m
Straightaway left edge	128.0 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	61.8 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	65.3 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	46.2 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	47.9 m

About the headlight evaluation

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2016-18 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Tradesman Quad Cab
Seat type	cloth

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	Tradesman Quad Cab
Seat type	cloth

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	26
Clearance angle (degrees)	74
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	24
Clearance angle (degrees)	72
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	23
Clearance angle (degrees)	75
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	26
Clearance angle (degrees)	74
Tether anchor
Location	Back wall
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	No
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation

2018 Ram 1500

large pickup / Extended cab pickup

Crashworthiness

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Seat belts & child restraints

Small overlap front: driver-side

Moderate overlap front: original test

Side: original test

Roof strength

Head restraints & seats

Headlights

Trim level(s)

Trim level(s)

Trim level(s)

Child seat anchors