Ram 1500 RHO: price, specs and recalls
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The Ram 1500 RHO is Ram's off-road performance half-ton, introduced for 2025. Its twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output six makes 540 hp and 521 lb-ft, and Ram claims 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds. It tows up to 8,380 pounds, and the 2025 model started at $69,995 plus $1,995 destination.[1]
Ram 1500 RHO price
Manufacturer-published MSRPs, checked November 2026.
| Model / package | Model year | Base MSRP | Destination | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ram 1500 RHO | 2025 | $69,995[1] | $1,995 | Launch starting MSRP excluding destination, per Ram's April 2024 debut release. A Ram-published 2026 RHO price was not found. |
The latest Ram-published RHO price found is the 2025 launch price; check current pricing before buying, as dealer prices can differ.
Ram 1500 RHO specs
Manufacturer figures unless noted. A dash means the figure is not published by a source we could verify.
| Spec | 2025 Ram 1500 RHO |
|---|---|
| Engine[1] | Twin-turbo 3.0L Hurricane High Output straight-six |
| Horsepower[1] | 540 hp |
| Torque[1] | 521 lb-ft |
| Transmission[1] | 8-speed automatic |
| 0-60 mph (Ram claim)[1] | 4.6 sec |
| 0-100 mph (Ram claim)[1] | 11.7 sec |
| Quarter mile (Ram claim)[1] | 13.1 sec @ 105 mph |
| Top speed (Ram claim)[1] | 118 mph |
| Towing (max)[1] | 8,380 lb |
| Payload (max)[1] | 1,520 lb |
| Shocks[1] | Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks |
| Wheel travel[1] | Up to 14 in rear axle travel |
| Tires[1] | 35-inch (18-inch beadlock-capable wheels available) |
| Ground clearance[1] | 11.8 in |
| Water fording[1] | 32 in |
| Transfer case[1] | BorgWarner 48-13 full-time active, 2.64:1 low range |
| Rear axle[1] | Dana 60, full-floating, electronic locking differential |
| EPA mpg (city/hwy/comb)[2][3][4] | 14 / 16 / 15 (premium fuel; same rating 2025–2027) |
The Hurricane High Output engine
The RHO uses the 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output straight-six, a twin-turbo engine from the Stellantis Hurricane family. Ram rates it at 540 hp and 521 lb-ft and pairs it with an eight-speed automatic and a full-time BorgWarner transfer case.
Ram says this powertrain is 150 pounds lighter than the previous performance model's. The EPA rates the RHO at 14 mpg city, 16 highway and 15 combined on premium fuel, unchanged for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 model years.[1][2][3][4]
Suspension and off-road hardware
The front suspension uses forged aluminum upper and lower control arms. Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive shocks adjust damping continuously, with remote nitrogen reservoirs and internal hydraulic jounce control to limit bottoming.
At the rear, a five-link coil setup with a Dana 60 axle allows up to 14 inches of axle travel, which Ram says is more than 40% more rear travel than other Ram 1500 models. The RHO rides 2 inches higher than other 1500s on 35-inch tires, for 11.8 inches of ground clearance, and the body is 8 inches wider with a 6-inch wider track.[1]
RHO and the TRX
Ram 1500 RHO generations & model years
| Generation | Model years | What changed |
|---|---|---|
| DT RHO | 2025– | Introduced in April 2024 as a 2025 model, with the 540 hp Hurricane High Output six, adaptive Bilstein shocks and 35-inch tires. Ram builds it in Sterling Heights, Michigan.[1] |
Ram 1500 RHO known issues & recalls
NHTSA's recall data lists recalls by model, not by trim, so the campaigns below are Ram 1500 recalls that cover the 2025–2026 model years when the RHO is sold. Most are software fixes for the instrument panel, rearview camera and headlights, plus a trailer tow module replacement, a front hub bearing replacement and a seat belt anchor inspection. Check a specific truck's VIN with Ram or NHTSA to see which campaigns apply.
| Campaign | Date | Model years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V794000 | 2024-10-24 | 2025 Ram 1500 | Electronic stability control | Damaged front wheel hub encoder rings can disable electronic stability control; dealers inspect and replace the front hub bearing assembly as needed.[7] |
| 24V942000 | 2024-12-19 | 2025 Ram 1500 | Exterior lighting | Incorrect headlight module software can make the headlights stop working; dealers update the software.[7] |
| 25V231000 | 2025-04-10 | 2025 Ram 1500 | Electrical (instrument panel) | A software error can show the wrong tire inflation pressure on the instrument panel; dealers update the cluster software.[7] |
| 25V826000 | 2025-12-01 | 2025–2026 Ram 1500 (plus Heavy Duty models) | Electrical (instrument panel) | A software error can leave the instrument cluster display blank; dealers update the software or replace the cluster.[7] |
| 26V059000 | 2026-02-02 | 2025–2026 Ram 1500 (plus other Ram and Jeep models) | Electrical (trailer tow module) | A trailer tow module design fault can leave trailer lights and trailer brakes inoperative; dealers replace the module.[7] |
| 26V225000 | 2026-04-09 | 2025–2026 Ram 1500 (plus Heavy Duty models) | Electrical (instrument panel) | A software error can make the instrument panel display fail; dealers update the software.[7] |
| 26V560000 | 2026-09-01 | 2025–2026 Ram 1500 | Rearview camera | A radio software error can stop the rearview camera image from displaying; the fix is a software update over the air or at a dealer.[7] |
| 26V495000 | 2026-07-30 | 2019–2026 Ram 1500 | Seat belts | Second-row center and left seat belt buckle anchors may not have been attached correctly; dealers inspect and secure them to the body.[7] |
| 26V421000 | 2026-07-01 | 2026 Ram 1500 | Exterior lighting | Headlight wiring can make the parking and daytime running lights flicker or fail; dealers inspect and replace headlight assemblies as needed.[7] |
| 26V623000 | 2026-09-29 | 2026 Ram 1500 | Tires (TPMS) | Tire pressure sensors may not detect low pressure or turn on the warning light; dealers inspect and replace sensors as needed.[7] |
Full problem history with symptoms and pre-purchase checks: Ram 1500 known issues. Check any specific vehicle for open recalls by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What buyers actually paid
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Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Ram RHO have?
Ram rates the RHO's twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output six at 540 hp and 521 lb-ft of torque.
How much is a Ram 1500 RHO?
The 2025 RHO launched at $69,995 plus $1,995 destination. A Ram-published 2026 price was not available in the sources checked.
How fast is the Ram RHO 0-60?
Ram claims 4.6 seconds to 60 mph, 11.7 seconds to 100 mph and a 13.1-second quarter mile at 105 mph, with a 118 mph top speed.
How much can the Ram RHO tow?
Ram lists a maximum towing capacity of 8,380 pounds and a maximum payload of 1,520 pounds.
What mpg does the Ram RHO get?
The EPA rates the RHO at 14 mpg city, 16 highway and 15 combined on premium fuel for 2025 through 2027.
What shocks does the Ram RHO use?
Ram fits Bilstein Black Hawk e2 adaptive performance shocks with nitrogen-charged remote reservoirs.
Does the RHO have a V8?
No. The RHO uses the twin-turbo 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output straight-six; Ram's V8 off-road truck is the 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT.
Sources
Every figure on this page is footnoted to one of these sources. Secondary references are used only to corroborate manufacturer figures.
- All-new 2025 Ram 1500 RHO Offers Best Value, Fortifies Industry's Leading Light-duty Lineup (Apr. 25, 2024) — Stellantis Media
- 2025 Ram 1500 RHO 4WD (vehicle 47946) — fueleconomy.gov
- 2026 Ram 1500 RHO 4WD (vehicle 49419) — fueleconomy.gov
- 2027 Ram 1500 RHO 4WD (vehicle 50762) — fueleconomy.gov
- Last Call: 2024 Ram 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 - Final Edition (Aug. 30, 2023) — Stellantis North America Media
- Ram Announces Orders Now Open for 2027 Ram 1500 TRX SRT (June 22, 2026) — Stellantis North America Media
- Recalls Data (dataset 6axg-epim): Ram 1500 recalls reported since June 2020 — NHTSA via data.transportation.gov
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