Defect 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."
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The 2024 Ram 1500 is associated with 70 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 6 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.
The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 5 reports (7% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 10 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.6l 6-cyl, 5.7l 8-cyl, 3.6L 6-Cyl hybrid, 5.7L 8-Cyl hybrid, and 6.2l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 12 to 23 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 70 consumer reports filed
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 official campaigns
- • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (5 / 7%)
- • Field Incident Signals: 5 crash / 2 fire / 2 injury reports
- • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Certified Range: 12–23 MPG across 10 powertrain trims
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2024 Ram 1500?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 17 MPG | 25 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,100 / yr |
| 1500 Classic 2WD | 5.7L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG | 21 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,150 / yr |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 3.6L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 16 MPG | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,250 / yr |
| 1500 Classic 4WD | 5.7L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 15 MPG | 20 MPG | 17 MPG | — | $4,150 / yr |
| 1500 HFE 2WD Hybrid | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 20 MPG | 26 MPG | 23 MPG | — | $2,650 / yr |
| 1500 2WD Hybrid | 3.6L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 20 MPG | 25 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $2,800 / yr |
| 1500 4WD Hybrid | 3.6L 6-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 19 MPG | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $2,950 / yr |
| 1500 2WD Hybrid | 5.7L 8-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | — | $3,500 / yr |
| 1500 4WD Hybrid | 5.7L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 18 MPG | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | — | $3,700 / yr |
| 1500 TRX 4WD | 6.2L 8-Cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 8-spd | 10 MPG | 14 MPG | 12 MPG | — | $6,350 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2024 Ram 1500?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2024 Ram 1500.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Ram 1500 models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2024 Ram 1500?
Summary of 70 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2024 Ram 1500 problems & component breakdown (40 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2024 Ram 1500?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect 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."
Defect 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."
Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2024 Ram 1500
Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2024 Ram 1500
How many safety recalls does the 2024 Ram 1500 have?
The 2024 Ram 1500 is associated with 6 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.
If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.
What are the most common problems reported for the 2024 Ram 1500?
NHTSA records list 70 consumer defect complaints for the 2024 Ram 1500. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 5 filings (7% of submissions).
Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.
Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2024 Ram 1500?
An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2024 Ram 1500 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.
NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.
What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2024 Ram 1500 get?
Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2024 Ram 1500 range from 12 to 23 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.
Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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