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Where Are RAM Trucks Made?

The silver RAM 1500 is driving in the city.
 
Many RAM trucks are proudly American-made in Michigan! RAM trucks are the backbone of the working-class driver and are known for their exceptional heavy-duty towing and hauling capabilities. But is RAM American-made, or does it build its trucks outside of the country? We’re happy to tell you that while the light-duty RAM 1500 is built in Michigan, the heavy-duty models are built in Mexico.

You can find your very own new RAM truck right here at our CDJR dealership near Ames, IA, conveniently located near Ankeny. See where RAM builds its trucks before visiting us to explore our extensive RAM inventory!



Where is the RAM 1500 Built?

The RAM 1500 light-duty truck is currently manufactured in the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This is the primary answer for most customers searching for RAM truck manufacturing details.

Key facts about the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant:

  • Current Production: RAM 1500 (gas/diesel) and the upcoming 2025 RAM 1500 REV (all-electric) and 2025 RAM 1500 Ramcharger (plug-in hybrid).
  • Size: The facility spans 5 million square feet and occupies over 280 acres.
  • History: The site was originally built by the U.S. military in 1953 as a jet engine plant. It was purchased by Chrysler in 1983.
  • Investment: In 2016, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) invested over $1.5 billion to retool the plant specifically for building the RAM 1500 models.

Where are the light-duty RAM 1500 trucks currently manufactured?

The RAM 1500 light-duty truck is currently manufactured in the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, which is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This plant is responsible for producing the gas/diesel RAM 1500, as well as the upcoming 2025 RAM 1500 REV (all-electric) and Ramcharger (plug-in hybrid) models. The facility was retooled in 2016 following a $1.5 billion investment to specifically build the RAM 1500 line.

Where are RAM Heavy-Duty Trucks (2500, 3500) Made?

While the RAM 1500 is made in Michigan, the heavier-duty models—like the RAM 2500 and RAM 3500—are made in Mexico.

The Stellantis Saltillo Truck Assembly Plant in Saltillo, Mexico, is responsible for manufacturing RAM’s heavy-duty lineup.

  • Current Production: RAM Heavy-Duty 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 chassis cab models.
  • History: This facility was built in 1995, and the first line of RAM heavy-duty models was built here in 2005.

Discover Your New RAM 1500 Near Ames, IA

Whether your favorite RAM truck was built close to home in Michigan or in the world-class facility in Saltillo, you don’t have to travel far to find one!

You can get behind the wheel of a RAM 1500 or something more heavy-duty right here at our Ames-area RAM dealership! Make the drive to us from Boon or Nevada to see our full available RAM inventory, and don’t forget to ask us about our new vehicle specials!

 

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