Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-10-15 and 2026-08-13. Median delay from incident to filing: 4 days.
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 53.1 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 199.1 per year, more than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 54 complaints, 23% lower than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Engine (32.9% of complaints), followed by Electrical (20.0%) and Transmission / powertrain (8.6%). Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “brake”, “automatically”, “engine”, “twice” and “park”. 7 reports (10.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 16 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (41% of incidents). In the last 12 months 28 new complaints were filed, versus 22 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for this model year. 34% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses.
Safety recalls (6)
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE Campaign 26V495000 · 2026-07-30
Summary: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row 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.
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. 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 Campaign 26V327000 · 2026-05-21
Summary: 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 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 Campaign 25V298000 · 2025-05-08
Summary: 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.
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE Campaign 24V729000 · 2024-10-01
Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 24V653000 · 2024-09-05
Summary: 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.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE Campaign 24V199000 · 2024-03-14
Summary: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Ram 1500?
70 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ram 1500, or about 26.2 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Ram 1500?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 32.9% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall(s) for this model year.
Is the 2024 Ram 1500 still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 28 new complaints were filed, versus 22 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
How does the 2024 Ram 1500 compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 70 owner complaints about the 2024 Ram 1500, or 26.2 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.62, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #52 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Ram models its rate is 76% lower; against other Full-size pickups it is 73% lower.