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Dodge Ram 1500

2009-13 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

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Test details:

The Dodge Ram 1500 was redesigned for the 2009 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Chrysler as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags
Electronic stability control, includes roll stability control
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights (optional on fleet vehicles only)

Tested vehicle specifications:

2009 Dodge Ram 1500 ST (2wd Crew Cab)
Class: Large pickup
Weight: 5,090 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags
Wheelbase: 140 in.
Length: 228 in.
Width: 79 in.
Engine: 4.7 L V8
EPA ratings: 14 mpg city | 19 mpg highway

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Last updated: November 5, 2012