Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Ram 1500, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system28
- Engine23
- Power train15
- Unknown or other14
- Service brakes11
- Steering7
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Forward collision avoidance6
- Vehicle speed control5
- Visibility/wiper4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 3 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Ram 1500 failed the safety check 0.30% of the time — 44% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 9,917 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In New Zealand
2 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register; 50% arrived as used imports, 0% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 9 variants: combined 10.8–19.8 L/100 km (about 12–22 mpg US), CO₂ 253–465 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 11.9 | 9.4 | 10.8 |
| 1500 4X4 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 12.1 | 9.7 | 11.0 |
| 1500 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.0 | 10.0 | 11.7 |
| 1500 Classic · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.9 | 9.6 | 11.9 |
| 1500 4X4 eTorque · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 13.4 | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| 1500 Classic 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.5 | 10.1 | 12.5 |
| 1500 Classic · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.1 | 11.1 | 13.8 |
| 1500 Classic 4X4 · Pickup truck: Standard · Regular gasoline | 16.2 | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| 1500 4X4 TRX · Pickup truck: Standard · Premium gasoline | 22.4 | 16.5 | 19.8 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
4 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Ram 1500.
| 2026371 30 Jul 2026 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash. Safety Ris… |
| 2024576 1 Oct 2024 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain trucks, a problem with the steering column control module could cause a turn signal not to turn off after signaling and completing a turn. … |
| 2024503 5 Sept 2024 | Brakes Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet cer… |
| 2024170 14 Mar 2024 | Airbag Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering column control module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate i… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ram told its dealers about the 2024 Ram 1500: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011921 | "D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0733-00 - Gear 3 Shift Incorrect Ratio. P1DA8-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio Clutch A B or D Defective. P1D92-00 - Incorrect Gear Ratio - Clutch 4 Defective. This bulletin involves replacing the D clutch" |
| 11011774 | Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection |
| 11011751 | "Dual EVAP System Extreme Duty Vapor Canister Filter Kit Customers operating fleet or severe/extreme duty gasoline vehicles in continuous dusty driving conditions can plug the single OE filter system and may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the technician may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): P0441 - EVAP Purge System Performance. P062A - Fuel Pump Control Performance. Customers may also experience one or more of the foll |
| 11011725 | "Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience the following: Cruise control set speed and actual vehicle speed are offset. This bulletin involves reprogramming the PCM with the latest available software." |
| 11011710 | Trailer Tow Pages App Gauges Not Showing Data After Radio Update |
| 11011701 | ARM Lower Control WHAT: Clunking noise from Front Stabar link to Front Lower Control Arm (FLCA). WHY: The joint is coming loose due to loss of clamp load when there is severe embedment on FLCA mating surface to the stabar link ball stud. We are currently updating the stabar link design and new design will be implemented in March 2025. HOW: If this Front stabar link to FLCA joint torque is under the residual torque of 70Nm, please retorque the joint to this spec of 110 (Min 70-Max 138). Otherwise proceed with regular diagnosis. |
| 11010972 | BUSHING - STABILIZER BAR |
| 11010957 | GLASS - BACKLITE |
| 11010956 | GLASS - BACKLITE |
| 11010634 | "Flash: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Updates Customers may comment on the following: Arabic text on the IPC is written in reverse order (left to right as opposed to right to left). This creates incomprehensible text on the screen. This bulletin involves updating the IPC with the latest available software." |
| 11010624 | "Flash: Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Updates Customers may comment on the following: Arabic text on the IPC is written in reverse order (left to right as opposed to right to left). This creates incomprehensible text on the screen. This bulletin involves updating the IPC with the latest available software." |
| 11010511 | Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Service Information. TPM Lamp On. |
| 11010205 | Plate - Planetary |
| 11009603 | SWITCH MULTIFUNCTION |
| 11009580 | VALVE BODY & CONTROL UNIT - TRANSMISSION |
| 11009561 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11009081 | Service 4WD System Message Displayed. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1472-13 Transfer Case Clutch Control Circuit Open, Set. |
| 11008888 | Open and close rear glass window 2 times and check seal is not hanging or loose |
| 11008744 | "Loss of Power in Reverse Customers may comment on one or more of the following: During engine cold start, the vehicle exhibits low torque when shifted into reverse gear. Loss of power in reverse gear. This bulletin provides information regarding the loss of engine torque when performing a cold start and immediately shifting into gear" |
| 11008707 | SWITCH - HEADLAMP |
| 11008436 | Dome Lamp LED And Incandescent Bulb Servicing. |
| 11008251 | MODULE - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM |
| 11008249 | MODULE - ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM |
| 11008145 | Door Ajar Light On With Door(s) Closed. |
| 11007994 | FCA Caribbean Warranty Bulletin ID-24-16Rev. Announces the addition of the Rear AxleAssembly replacementfor 2019 - 2024 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (DD), RAM 4500/ 5500 Cab Chassis (DP), RAM 3500 Pickup (D2), RAM 2500 Pickup (DJ), RAM 1500 Pickup (DS) and RAM 1500 Pickup (DT)vehicles to the Powertrain Pre-Authorization program to ensure proper repair of Rear AxleAssembly failures and to assist in quality improvements. REV.A |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)