Ram 1500 Classic VIN Number Check

Decode a Ram 1500 Classic VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

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Ram 1500 Classic

About the Ram 1500 Classic

Ram sold the 1500 Classic in the US for model years 2019–2024. Across those years NHTSA lists 0 vehicle recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 17–23 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2019–2024
EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks
NHTSA recall campaigns0
Owner complaints0 at NHTSA
Ram 1500 Classic photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Ram 1500 Classic at a glance

One generation in the data, 2019–2024: 0 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints.

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1500 Classic
2019–2024Standard Pickup Trucks
Ram 1500 Classic (2019–2024)

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20192024
2019–2024

Ram 1500 Classic

EPA classStandard Pickup Trucks
EPA combined mpg17–23
NHTSA recalls0

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.0 L 6-cyl (turbo, diesel) · 2019
  • 3.6 L 6-cyl · 2019–2024
  • 5.7 L 8-cyl · 2019–2024

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, RWD
  • automatic (2019–2024)

Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which 1500 Classic model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA’s recall database lists no vehicle recall campaigns for 1500 Classic model years 2019–2024. Run the VIN anyway: the lookup also checks campaigns filed after this page was built.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

1500 Classic CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 26 1500 Classic versions for model years 2019–2024 (gas and diesel). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 444 g/mi (2023). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

1500 Classic2019–2024

17–23 mpg · CO₂ 444–528 g/mi

2024
20combined MPG
450CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,350EPA yearly fuel cost
7/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
4/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III SULEV30 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 30Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2024: 2WD · Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L — 20 MPG · 450 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
35040045050055020202019 · Gas: 4502020 · Gas: 4502021 · Gas: 4502022 · Gas: 4502023 · Gas: 4442024 · Gas: 4502019 · Diesel: 448
GasDiesel

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Compare rivals

1500 Classic vs Ford F-150 vs Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA + EPA data

Ram 1500 Classic

Model years 2019–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
0
NHTSA owner complaints
0
EPA combined mpg
17–23
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 3.0, 3.6 L · 8-cyl 5.7 L
Also listed
turbo, diesel
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Ford F-150

Model years 2019–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
75
NHTSA owner complaints
5,103
EPA combined mpg
12–25
Engines (EPA)
6-cyl 2.7–3.5 L · 8-cyl 5.0, 5.2 L · Electric
Also listed
turbo, diesel, hybrid, supercharged
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 2,059
  2. Electrical system 850
  3. Engine and cooling 738

Chevrolet Silverado

Model years 2019–2024

NHTSA recall campaigns
43
NHTSA owner complaints
4,733
EPA combined mpg
14–27
Engines (EPA)
4-cyl 2.7 L · 6-cyl 3.0, 4.3 L · 8-cyl 5.3, 6.2 L · Electric
Also listed
turbo, diesel
Drive (EPA)
AWD/4WD, RWD

Most-reported complaint areas (NHTSA)

  1. Engine and cooling 1,849
  2. Powertrain (transmission, driveline) 1,387
  3. Electrical system 861

NHTSA recalls (vehicle campaigns for all powertrain versions; equipment and tire campaigns left out), complaints (not sales-adjusted) and 5-Star overall ratings for the latest year rated for all three; EPA mpg, engines and drive. Rivals: same EPA class, picked by VinNumber.net.

Ram 1500 Classic VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on a 1500 Classic

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Gray Ram 1500 Classic (fourth generation) crew cab pickup, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

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Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

Ram 1500 Classic is the carryover generation of the previous-gen Ram sold alongside the redesigned 2019+ model. Its VIN sits on a dashboard plate through the windshield, with a frame rail stamp near the front axle and a door jamb sticker as secondary locations. The cab corner behind the driver's door carries an additional stamp.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Ram 1500 Classic VIN questions

How many recalls has the Ram 1500 Classic had?

NHTSA’s recall records show no vehicle campaigns for 1500 Classic model years 2019–2024 (equipment and tire campaigns left out). The VIN lookup also checks campaigns filed after this page was built.

What fuel economy does the Ram 1500 Classic get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2019–2024 1500 Classic at 17–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

How does the Ram 1500 Classic compare with the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado on recalls?

For 2019–2024 models the 1500 Classic has 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. The Ford F-150 has 75, the Chevrolet Silverado 43. Complaints run 0, 5,103 and 4,733 in that order, with no sales adjustment.

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