repaired · 2026 Q3
Rear/other: anchorage
NewRisk. An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
2024 Ram 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 78 owner complaints about the 2024 Ram 1500, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-653 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Ram 1500 has problems
78 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
28Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
24Engine
15Power train1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
7Steering
6Forward collision avoidance
6Fuel/propulsion system
5Vehicle speed control
4Air bags
1911 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 28 | 1 |
| Engine | 24 | 0 |
| Power train | 15 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| 11 other systems | 19 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2024 Ram 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
NewRisk. A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Air bags
Risk. A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: turn signal
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.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC): control module
Risk. Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Frontal: driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ram.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1500 median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
In owners' words
What 1500 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle intermittently stalled and failed to return to normal operation. The braking, electronic stability control, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several…
While driving down the highway, the vehicle completely lost power and the driver was forced to wrestle the truck to the side of the road in traffic.
NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT Vehicle Information: - Year/Make/Model: 2024 RAM 1500 (V6 eTorque) - VIN: [XXX] - Current Mileage: ~70,000 miles - Warranty Expired: 60,000 miles - Purchased/Serviced at: Smithhaven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, [XXX] Complaint Summary: I am reporting multiple recurring…
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