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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Safety Review

June 26, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Frontal-offset collision testing...resulted in a top rating of 'Good.
Edmunds

available safety features include ABS, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags
ConsumerGuide

Five stars, frontal impact; four stars, rollover rating
NHTSA

Good, frontal offset impact
IIHS

Reviewers did not find the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 lacking in any of the expected safety features common on pickup trucks in its class.

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 scores very well in both National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests. When the government's NHTSA tested the Dodge Ram 1500, it found that the truck held up well enough to earn the maximum five stars for frontal impact tests and a commendable four stars for rollover protection. The IIHS discovered similar crash strengths and awarded the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 its highest rating, Good, for frontal offset crash protection.

ConsumerGuide comments that the "available safety features include ABS, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags." They further explain and praise the Dodge Ram 1500's "dual front airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, rear antilock brakes, [and] tire-pressure monitor." Cars.com adds to the list of safety features by noting that "an electronic stability system" is optional on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, also writing that "for 2008, Trailer Sway Control was added to the electronic stability system." This feature comes in handy when towing cargo at high speeds, and Dodge Ram 1500 2008 owners who frequent the highway will definitely appreciate it.

One important safety measure that you won't find on a list of options or standard features anywhere is driver visibility. Here the Dodge Ram 1500 2008 receives mixed reviews. Car and Driver appreciates the "excellent sightlines" that the high cab offers, but ConsumerGuide finds as a drawback to that height is that the "high nose hides [views] of nearby objects, hampering [the] sense of control in tight spaces."

Conclusion

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 scores well in crash tests and has safety features unique to its hauling chores.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Frontal-offset collision testing...resulted in a top rating of 'Good.Edmundsavailable safety features include ABS, antiskid system, and curtain side airbagsConsumerGuideFive stars, frontal impact; four stars, rollover ratingNHTSAGood, frontal offset impactIIHS Reviewers did not find the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 lacking in any of the expected safety features common on pickup trucks in its class. The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 scores very well in both National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests. When the government's NHTSA tested the Dodge Ram 1500, it found that the truck held up well enough to earn the maximum five stars for frontal impact tests and a commendable four stars for rollover protection. The IIHS discovered similar crash strengths and awarded the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 its highest rating, Good, for frontal offset crash protection. ConsumerGuide comments that the "available safety features include ABS, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags." They further explain and praise the Dodge Ram 1500's "dual front airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes, rear antilock brakes, [and] tire-pressure monitor." Cars.com adds to the list of safety features by noting that "an electronic stability system" is optional on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, also writing that "for 2008, Trailer Sway Control was added to the electronic stability system." This feature comes in handy when towing cargo at high speeds, and Dodge Ram 1500 2008 owners who frequent the highway will definitely appreciate it. One important safety measure that you won't find on a list of options or standard features anywhere is driver visibility. Here the Dodge Ram 1500 2008 receives mixed reviews. Car and Driver appreciates the "excellent sightlines" that the high cab offers, but ConsumerGuide finds as a drawback to that height is that the "high nose hides [views] of nearby objects, hampering [the] sense of control in tight spaces." ConclusionThe 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 scores well in crash tests and has safety features unique to its hauling chores.  2008 DODGE RAM 1500 STYLING | [8 out of 10] ConsumerGuide: "Ram's 'big-rig' styling shouts for attention" Edmunds: "Striking exterior design, with a clean and thoughtful cabin" The Auto Channel: "the Ram is as a truck man's truck" Automobile: "chiseled, look-at-me styling" Reviewers ...

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Among the domestic brands, the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 has been relegated to third place in the sales race for years. More recent upgrades from Ford and Chevy have kept their light-duty pickups selling at a ratio that is nearly 2:1 over the Dodge, but the Ram wins over lots of buyers with its style, value, and HEMI power.

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