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RAM 1500 TRX 6.2L
is it a safe used buy?

The most extreme factory pickup truck ever offered, sharing its supercharged Hellcat V8 with the Dodge Charger and Challenger — genuinely exceptional capability, with the same usage-history caution that applies to every Hellcat application on this site.

GENERATION1st gen (2021–2023)
ENGINE6.2L Supercharged HEMI
POWER702 hp
USED PRICE$68,000–92,000

How the engine fits this car

The TRX's reinforced, off-road-focused chassis was genuinely engineered specifically to handle this engine's extreme output in a pickup application — a purpose-built pairing rather than an engine shoehorned into an unprepared truck.

Because this is one of the most extreme factory vehicles ever offered, the used population skews heavily toward owners who specifically sought out that capability — the same usage-history guidance from the shared Dodge Hellcat engine page applies here with full force.

RAM 1500 TRX-specific pros and cons

This is about the car itself — for engine-specific failure points, see the dedicated engine page below.

WHAT HOLDS UP WELL

  • Supercharged HEMI's reliability reputation, detailed on the shared engine page, is genuinely strong for its output level
  • Genuinely unique combination of extreme performance and full pickup truck utility
  • Strong enthusiast demand has kept values firm, helping long-term ownership costs
  • Extensive specialist and tuning community knowledge given the engine's high profile across Stellantis's lineup

WHAT TO WATCH

  • A meaningful share of used examples have seen hard, repeated full-throttle or off-road use, per the engine page
  • Running and servicing costs are meaningfully higher than any other RAM covered on this site
  • Tyre wear and replacement costs reflect the truck's extreme performance category
  • Fuel economy is a genuine consideration given the engine's output and the vehicle's weight

Pricing on the used market

Mileage band
Typical price
What to expect
Under 20,000 mi
$82,000–92,000
Low-mileage, often carefully kept examples
20,000–40,000 mi
$74,000–82,000
Sweet spot, usage history essential
40,000+ mi
$68,000–74,000
Inspect closely and verify drivetrain condition

The engine itself

This TRX shares its 6.2L Supercharged HEMI with the Dodge Charger and Challenger Hellcat models. The usage-history guidance on the shared engine page should be treated as essential before buying.

FULL ENGINE BREAKDOWNDodge 6.2L Supercharged HEMI (Hellcat) — Reliable or Not →

Pre-purchase checklist for this generation

Ask about usage history specifically, including any off-road, track, or drag strip use, as detailed on the shared engine page.

Have a specialist check supercharger belt condition and listen for any unusual whine or noise change under boost.

Inspect off-road-specific components (suspension, skid plates, tyres) closely given this truck's intended use case.