2024 RAM 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1500 years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 14th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 RAM 1500. That ranks 14th out of 18 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (28 complaints, 37%), typically at around 10,000 miles. Complaints mention 7 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 76owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2024 RAM 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 28 | 37% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 23 | 30% | 2,150 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 20% | 2,150 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 14 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 14% | 800 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 7% | 50 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 3% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Other/i Am Not Sure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2024 RAM 1500 recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:rear/other:anchorage
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 beginning July 16, 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.
Air bags; electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Exterior lighting:turn signal; steering:steering control module
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electronic stability control (esc):control module; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal:driver clockspring/spiral cassette; steering:column
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle: 2024 Ram 1500 Big Horn â 3.6L V6 eTorque Approximate mileage: 41,400 miles I am submitting this complaint regarding multiple incidents involving unexpected engine RPM increases, abnormal acceleration, and delayed throttle response following activation of the Auto Start/Stop system. On…
Problem : Noticed that after every IGNITION START / REMOTE START , the 12in infotainment screen freezes for few seconds and goes down entirely with a blip in the speakers. Issue gets resolved after few minutes with manually Turning ON the Screen. Reverse Camera cannot be selected while in reverse…
My mom was driving my 2024 Ram 1500 Limited equipped with eTorque and was coming to a stop. While decelerating, the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated forward without her intentionally pressing the accelerator pedal. She immediately applied the brakes in an attempt to stop the vehicle…
I am reporting a catastrophic, cascading electrical and mechanical safety defect involving the central electronic network, hydraulic braking system, and the supplemental restraint system (SRS) on a 2024 Ram TRX.In the week leading up to the collision, the vehicle exhibited persistent electrical…
I am filing this complaint regarding my 2024 Ram 1500 and unresolved defects that I reported while the vehicle was still covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty. My primary concern is the steering and handling. I reported multiple times that the steering wheel is crooked, the truck pulls to the…
Other RAM 1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 101 | 9 |
| 2025 1500 | 360 | 8 |
| 2024 | 76 | 6 |
| 2023 1500 | 202 | 11 |
| 2022 1500 | 623 | 16 |
| 2021 1500 | 683 | 15 |
| 2020 1500 | 639 | 14 |
| 2019 1500 | 1,492 | 29 |
| 2018 1500 | 664 | 15 |
| 2017 1500 | 882 | 13 |
| 2016 1500 | 1,548 | 16 |
| 2015 1500 | 1,457 | 17 |
| 2014 1500 | 1,773 | 16 |
| 2013 1500 | 1,279 | 11 |
| 2012 1500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 1500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 1500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 1500 | 37 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2024 RAM 1500?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2024 RAM 1500?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2024 RAM 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1500 model years, the 2024 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.