How safe is the Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD?
Drivers of the 2017–2020 Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD died at a rate of 65 per million registered vehicle years, 51% higher than the average of 38 for all vehicles. That makes it riskier than most vehicles for its driver: it ranks 102nd of 127 vehicles, safer than 20% of them, whether they're small cars, SUVs, pickups or minivans.
This is the most recent IIHS data for this model, covering 2017–2020 models. It doesn't appear in the newer 2023 study, often because it was redesigned or discontinued.
Where the Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD sits among all 127 vehicles
Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD (bar is the 95% range)Every other ranked vehicleDashed line: average of 38
The rate is based on limited data, so its exact rank could move several places with more data.
Vehicles ranked near the Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD
These are the vehicles just above and below it on the all-class ranking. Notice they aren't all the same type: the ranking compares every vehicle against every other one. Ranks use each rate after adjusting for how much data is behind it, so a rate of 0 from a few vehicles can rank below a slightly higher rate from many. Why.
| Rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | Nissan Frontier Crew Cab short bedPickup · Small | 57 | 22 |
| 100 | Buick EncoreLuxury SUV · Small | 57 | 21 |
| 101 | Ford Mustang coupeSports car · Midsize | 59 | 21 |
| 102 | Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WDPickup · Very large | 65 | 20 |
| 103 | Dodge ChargerCar · Large | 61 | 19 |
| 104 | Dodge Journey 2WDSUV · Midsize | 62 | 18 |
| 105 | Ford FusionCar · Midsize | 67 | 17 |
How it compares with other pickups
Among the 24 pickups ranked, the Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD is 24th. The safest pickups are below. See all pickups.
| Pickups rank | Vehicle | Deaths* | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 5 | 97 |
| 2 | Toyota Tacoma Double Cab long bed 4WDPickup · Small | 6 | 88 |
| 3 | Toyota Tundra Double Cab short bed 4WDPickup · Large | 12 | 77 |
| 4 | Ford Ranger Crew Cab 4WDPickup · Small | 14 | 73 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab 4WDPickup · Large | 14 | 73 |
| 24 | Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WDPickup · Very large | 65 | 20 |
Common questions
Is the Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD a safe vehicle?
By real-world driver deaths, the Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD is riskier than most vehicles for its driver. Its driver death rate of 65 per million registered vehicle years is 51% higher than the average, and it ranks 102nd of 127 vehicles across all classes.
How does the Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD compare with other pickups?
It ranks 24th of 24 pickups. The safest is the GMC Canyon Crew Cab 4WD, with a rate of 5.
Why is this different from the Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4WD's crash-test rating?
Crash-test stars only compare vehicles of similar size and weight, so a 5-star small car and a 5-star SUV aren't equally safe. This ranking uses real-world driver death rates, which can be compared across every class.
* Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years. A registered vehicle year is one vehicle registered for one year.