2024 RAM 1500 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 6 NHTSA recalls and 77 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

52/100

High Reported Activity — 2024 RAM 1500

The 2024 RAM 1500 shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

6 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2024 RAM 1500 (6)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized RAM dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Driver Clockspring/Spiral Cassette

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…

NHTSA #24V199000

🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: Control Unit/Module

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…

NHTSA #24V653000

🔧 Steering: Steering Control Module

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…

NHTSA #24V729000

🔧 Air Bags

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…

NHTSA #25V298000

🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

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 beginning July 16, 2026….

NHTSA #26V327000

🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other: Anchorage

An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy: 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….

NHTSA #26V495000

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Most Common Problems — 2024 RAM 1500

Based on 77 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System

Power Train

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Service Brakes

Engine

Air Bags

Structure

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RAM 1500 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2024 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2023, 2024, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2024 RAM 1500

Is the 2024 RAM 1500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2024 RAM 1500 has 6 recall campaigns and 77 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2024 RAM 1500 have?

The 2024 RAM 1500 has 6 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2024 RAM 1500?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2024 RAM 1500 are: Electrical System, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2024 RAM 1500 safe to buy?

The 2024 RAM 1500 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 6 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year RAM 1500 should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the RAM 1500 are: 2023, 2024, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2019.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.