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How many miles does a Ram 1500 last?
By the DealScan team · Updated 2026-06-12
Quick answer
Hemis with 6-quart oil-change discipline go 250,000+ miles. Air suspension repairs commonly appear after 80,000 miles.
What is a used Ram 1500 worth? Free price checkerWhat decides how long a 1500 lasts
With a Ram 1500, maintenance records matter far more than the number on the odometer. The issues below are what actually shorten a 1500's life when they go unaddressed — check for them before you judge a car by its mileage.
- 5.7L Hemi: lifter and camshaft wear ('Hemi tick') — a consistent tick that changes with RPM is the warning
- Air suspension (2013+ optional): compressor and air spring failures — test all height modes
- Exhaust manifold bolts breaking on Hemis: ticking at cold start that fades when warm
- 2009–2018: rear window and cab corner leaks/rust — check the carpet and rear cab seams
What to verify on a high-mileage 1500
- Cold-start tick assessment (manifold vs lifter)
- All air-suspension modes cycle correctly
- Underbody rust inspection
- Oil-change records with correct intervals
Ram 1500 mileage FAQ
How many miles does a Ram 1500 last?
Hemis with 6-quart oil-change discipline go 250,000+ miles. Air suspension repairs commonly appear after 80,000 miles.
What mileage is too high for a used Ram 1500?
There is no single cutoff. Hemis with 6-quart oil-change discipline go 250,000+ miles. Air suspension repairs commonly appear after 80,000 miles. A documented, well-maintained example at higher mileage is usually a safer buy than a neglected low-mileage one.
Is a high-mileage Ram 1500 worth buying?
A used Ram 1500 rides and tows well, but check three things: the 5.7L Hemi's lifter/cam 'Hemi tick' history, the optional air suspension (expensive when it fails), and rust on pre-2019 trucks in snow states. A quiet cold start and working suspension modes are worth more than a detailed interior.
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