How many gears does a Ram truck have?
Most Ram trucks today use an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Current Ram trucks and their gear counts
Below is a quick breakdown of the current Ram truck lineup and the transmission gear counts common to each model as of 2024–2025.
- Ram 1500: 8-speed automatic transmission across most engines (gasoline V8 and the 3.0L EcoDiesel).
- Ram 2500: 8-speed automatic transmission in recent generations (gas and diesel options).
- Ram 3500: 8-speed automatic transmission in recent generations (gas and diesel options).
Note: Variations can occur based on specific engine choices or trim levels, and earlier model years used different gear-count transmissions.
Historical context
Older Ram pickups and early generations used 5- or 6-speed automatics, and manual transmissions were offered in earlier decades. The shift to eight-speed automatics began in the 2010s and has continued in the current lineup to improve efficiency and towing performance.
Summary
Today’s Ram trucks predominantly feature an eight-speed automatic transmission across the main lineup (Ram 1500, 2500, 3500). If you're shopping for a used Ram, verify the exact gearbox for that vehicle's year and engine, as some older models used 5- or 6-speed automatics.
