Are RAM and Dodge the same thing?
RAM and Dodge are not the same thing. RAM can refer to computer memory or to a separate truck brand, while Dodge is a distinct vehicle marque under Stellantis.
RAM appears in two distinct contexts. In technology, RAM stands for Random Access Memory, a fast, temporary form of data storage used by computers. In the automotive world, RAM is a standalone brand that focuses on trucks and commercial vehicles, a separation that grew out of Chrysler’s restructuring. Dodge remains a broader car brand within the same corporate family, historically linked to RAM but now marketed as its own brand with a different product lineup.
RAM in computing
RAM, or Random Access Memory, is the volatile memory that a computer uses to hold data that the processor needs right now. It is fast and temporary storage; when you turn off the computer, the data in RAM is lost. The amount of RAM affects how many programs can run at once and how smoothly they perform, and it is separate from long-term storage like solid-state drives (SSDs) or hard drives.
RAM as an automotive brand
In the automotive sector, RAM is a standalone brand within Stellantis (the parent company of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and others). The RAM brand concentrates on light- and heavy-duty pickups, vans, and commercial trucks. Historically, these vehicles were marketed under the Dodge umbrella, but the RAM branding was established to give trucks their own identity. Today, RAM and Dodge operate as sister brands under the same corporate umbrella, with distinct product lines and branding.
Origins and current status
The RAM truck brand originated from the former Dodge truck lineage during Chrysler’s restructuring around 2009–2010. Since then, RAM has stood on its own, while Dodge has continued to market passenger cars, performance models, and SUVs. The two brands share engineering resources and dealer networks but maintain separate brand identities.
Dodge as a brand
Dodge is a long-running automotive brand within Stellantis known for a range of vehicles, including performance cars, muscle cars, and family-oriented SUVs. While RAM focuses on trucks and commercial vehicles, Dodge covers a broader consumer lineup. The two brands are related only as part of the same corporate family, not as the same product line.
Why confusion happens
The confusion often arises from historical naming—many people still refer to “Dodge Ram” when talking about RAM-branded pickups. Official branding, however, uses RAM for the trucks and Dodge for other vehicles, reflecting the brands’ distinct identities.
Summary
RAM and Dodge are not the same thing. RAM can denote computer memory or a separate truck-focused automotive brand; Dodge is a distinct vehicle brand under Stellantis. The RAM brand split from Dodge in the automotive world created two related but separate lines within the same corporate family, while in technology RAM remains unrelated to vehicles.
