Dodge Ram 2nd Gen
The second-generation Dodge Ram revolutionized truck design with its muscular 'big rig' styling and the availability of the legendary Cummins turbo-diesel. It's now a popular modern classic, with clean, diesel-powered examples leading the market.
Find one with Spotter →Typical sold price of a Dodge Ram 2nd Gen ranges from $1,500 to $37,995, based on 2,074 sales tracked on Hypercars. 245 currently for sale.
When the second-generation Dodge Ram debuted for the 1994 model year, its 'big rig' styling completely changed the pickup truck market. With a massive crosshair grille and muscular, dropped front fenders, it looked nothing like its competitors from Ford and GM. It also offered a more car-like interior and a range of powerful engines, including the legendary 5.9L 12-valve Cummins turbo-diesel.
Collectors prize these trucks for their iconic design and robust mechanicals. The Cummins-powered models, especially pre-1998.5 12-valve versions with the P7100 injection pump, are highly sought after for their reliability and simplicity. Clean, rust-free examples with low mileage are becoming increasingly difficult to find, driving values up for top-tier survivors, particularly 4x4s with manual transmissions.
The market for 2nd-gen Rams is very active, with an average sale price around $18,000 across 302 recent transactions. This average, however, includes everything from tired work trucks to pristine collector pieces. The best examples, particularly low-mileage Cummins models, regularly sell for over $40,000, with exceptional trucks reaching past $70,000.
Buying Tips
- Rust is the biggest enemy. Thoroughly inspect the rocker panels, cab corners, rear wheel arches, and the frame above the rear axle.
- Dashboards on these trucks are famous for cracking and disintegrating. Finding an intact original dash is a huge plus; replacements are costly.
- On 1994-1998 12-valve Cummins engines, ask for proof that the 'Killer Dowel Pin' (KDP) has been secured to prevent it from falling into the timing gears.
- Automatic transmissions, especially behind the Cummins, are a known weak point. Check for slipping, hard shifts, or a history of rebuilds.
- The front-end steering components like the track bar and ball joints wear out, causing the notorious 'death wobble.' Check for play in the steering and any aftermarket steering braces.
Based on 302 recent sales, prices range from under $1,000 for project trucks to as much as $71,960 for pristine, low-mileage examples.
2,074 Dodge Ram 2nd Gen vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 245 currently live. Sold prices range from $500 to $1,234,567.
Data sourced from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, eBay Motors, PCarMarket, and Collecting Cars. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Dodge Ram 2nd Gen cost?
Based on 2,074 sales tracked on Hypercars, Dodge Ram 2nd Gen prices typically range from $1,500 to $37,995. There are 245 currently for sale.
How many Dodge Ram 2nd Gen listings are for sale right now?
There are 245 Dodge Ram 2nd Gen listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.