Are any Ram trucks made in the USA?
Yes. Ram trucks are made in the USA, notably the Ram 1500 assembled at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant in Michigan; however, not all Ram pickups are built in the United States, as several variants are manufactured in Mexico.
Current production footprint
The Ram lineup spans light-duty and heavy-duty pickups, with production currently split between a U.S. plant and a Mexican facility. The following outlines the primary assembly locations for mainstream Ram pickups as of 2024-2025.
- Ram 1500: Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA — the core light-duty pickup for the North American market.
- Ram 2500/3500: Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico — heavy-duty variants destined for various markets outside the United States, with some production runs in the U.S. depending on model year and configurations.
Note: Production sites can change with new model introductions, retooling, and supply-chain adjustments. Always check the VIN or official Stellantis materials for the most current data.
Verifying origin on a specific truck
To determine where a given Ram truck was built, look at the vehicle's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). The first character identifies the country of origin: 1 indicates the United States, 2 indicates Canada, and 3 indicates Mexico. The WMI (first three characters) reveals the manufacturer and plant as well.
Summary
Ram’s production footprint includes at least one major U.S. assembly site for the Ram 1500, with other pickups such as the Ram 2500/3500 largely assembled in Mexico. The company's North American manufacturing model reflects a cross-border approach common in the auto industry, and origins can be confirmed via the VIN. For buyers and enthusiasts, this means some Ram trucks are built in the USA, while others are built abroad, depending on model and year.
