This page covers 5 recalls, 64 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 Ram 1500.
19–21 mpg combined
11.2–12.4 L/100km
Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
For 2024 RAM 1500 owners, electrical system complaints make up the largest share of reports, followed by powertrain and engine concerns. On the electrical side, owners describe infotainment screen blackouts while driving, with the display going dark and becoming unresponsive. Wiper system failures also show up, with some owners reporting a wiper arm that stops moving entirely, leaving part of the windshield uncleared. On the powertrain front, complaints tend to involve drivability concerns though no single symptom dominates the reports at the volume the electrical issues do. A recurring thread across several complaints involves the HVAC system, specifically heater core failures that owners say produce an antifreeze smell inside the cabin and cause the windshield to fog heavily from the inside, which multiple owners had confirmed at dealerships.
64
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 RAM 1500 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's airbag and stability control: the airbag may not deploy in a crash, and a software fault in the anti-lock brake module can disable electronic stability control, reducing the truck's ability to recover from a skid.
The airbag concern covers two separate issues: the clockspring, which connects the airbag circuit through the steering column, may fail to deploy the bag in a crash, and separately, the driver's side airbag connector may not be properly seated, also preventing deployment. On the visibility side, a fault in the central vision processing module can cause the rearview camera to go blank while backing up, leaving the driver without a view of what is behind the vehicle. There is also a minor electrical issue where the turn signal may not self-cancel after a lane change or turn, which can leave the signal blinking longer than intended and confuse other drivers about the vehicle's direction.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display due to contamination or incorrect programming in the central vision processing module, affecting rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module as needed, at no cost.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag connector may not be secured properly, preventing the air bag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers secured the air bag connectors. This repair has been completed on all recalled vehicles at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The turn signal self-canceling feature may not work properly, causing the turn signal to stay on longer than intended.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software problem in the anti-lock brake system control module may turn off the electronic stability control system, reducing your vehicle's braking and handling control.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the anti-lock brake system control module software at no cost to restore electronic stability control function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column control module may not be welded correctly, which can prevent the driver's airbag from deploying during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module at no charge if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
