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2024 Ram 1500: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues

What the public record actually says about the 2024 Ram 1500 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.

The read

Middle-of-the-pack complaint volume for truck.

Owners filed 68 NHTSA complaints — fewer complaints than 53% of 2024 trucks. Electrical System leads the reports (26%). 5 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.

Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2024 trucks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.

Complaints filed

68

Reports to NHTSA, 2024

Safety recalls

5

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

19.5

EPA estimate

Complaint volume vs. segment peers

Fewer complaints than 53% of 2024 trucks

The bar is this car's percentile among 2024 trucks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.

Known issues

Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (26% of 68 reports), followed by power train (19%).

Electrical System26% · 18 reports
Power Train19% · 13 reports
Unknown Or Other10% · 7 reports
Engine7% · 5 reports
Steering7% · 5 reports
Service Brakes6% · 4 reports
Air Bags4% · 3 reports
Structure4% · 3 reports

+ 7 more component categories with fewer reports.

Share of all 68 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11738779, ODI 11735050, ODI 11715452, ODI 11705263, ODI 11703540.

Recalls(5)

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Air BagsAug 2025 · 25V298000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.

Service BrakesMay 2024 · 24V653000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

SteeringJan 2024 · 24V729000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."

Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.

Air Bags · 24V199000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a GVWR less than 10,000 lbs., and Chrysler Voyager vehicles. The steering column control module may not be welded properly, which can prevent the driver's air bag from deploying in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. Some owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2024 through June 20, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.

Back Over Prevention · 26V327000Details +

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019 and 2023 Chrysler Pacifica, 2024 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2024-2025 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Contamination in the central vision processing module or improper programming may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 11, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 46D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
1500 HFE 2WD3.6L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202623
1500 2WD3.6L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive202522
1500 4WD3.6L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive192421
1500 Classic 2WD3.6L 6-cylRear-Wheel Drive172520
1500 2WD5.7L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive182320
1500 Classic 4WD3.6L 6-cyl4-Wheel Drive162319
1500 4WD5.7L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive182219
1500 Classic 4WD5.7L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive152017
1500 Classic 2WD5.7L 8-cylRear-Wheel Drive152117
1500 TRX 4WD6.2L 8-cyl4-Wheel Drive101412

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2024 Ram 1500: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2024 Ram 1500?

Owners filed 68 NHTSA complaints about the 2024 Ram 1500 — fewer complaints than 53% of comparable 2024 trucks, so it sits toward the stronger end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.

What are the most common problems on the 2024 Ram 1500?

The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (26% of complaints) and power train (19%).

How many recalls does the 2024 Ram 1500 have?

5 recalls have been issued that affect the 2024 Ram 1500, covering components such as air bags. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2024 Ram 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Ram 1500 between 12 and 23 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.