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.
Key Data Findings
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 70 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 6 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Electrical System (5 / 7%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 5 crash / 2 fire / 2 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 12–23 MPG (10 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
| 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 |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2024 Ram 1500.
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2024 Ram 1500 models.
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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.
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Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE
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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS
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."
Free Manufacturer 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.
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