2024 Ram 1500 Problems
What owners have reported about the 2024 Ram 1500, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2024 Ram 1500 a good year?
It's one of the better years for the 1500. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, the 14th most of 15 1500 model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and transmission.
76 complaints 6 recalls, 1 can stall 14th worst of 15 1500 years
Top 2024 Ram 1500 problems
Electrical problems
28 complaints (37%) name the electrical system, most often the 12v / 24v / 48v battery and software.
Engine problems
23 complaints (30%) name the engine.
Transmission problems
15 complaints (20%) name the transmission.
Brake problems
13 complaints (17%) name the brakes.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2024 Ram 1500 recalls
Anchorage
Can stallThe second-row center and left-side 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." An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 26V495000 · Jul 2026Camera
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." A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the central vision processing module software or replace the module, as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 26V327000 · May 2026Wiring
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." A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied.
Recall 25V298000 · May 2025Steering control module, Turn signal
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." 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.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge.
Recall 24V729000 · Oct 2024Control unit / module, Control module
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." Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge.
Recall 24V653000 · Sep 2024Column, Driver clockspring / spiral cassette
, 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." An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module, as necessary free of charge. FCA US, LLC's numbers for this recall are 14B, 33B, 34B, 35B, 36B.
Recall 24V199000 · Mar 2024Get an email when your 2024 Ram 1500 gets a new recall
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1500 years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
Common questions
Is the 2024 Ram 1500 a reliable year?
It's one of the better years for the 1500. Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, the 14th most of 15 1500 model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, engine and transmission.
What are the most common 2024 Ram 1500 problems?
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, engine, transmission and brakes. 28 complaints (37%) name the electrical system, most often the 12v / 24v / 48v battery and software.
At what mileage do 2024 Ram 1500 electrical system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 8,000–30,000 miles, with a middle value near 17,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ram 1500 have?
6. Anchorage (26V495000); Camera (26V327000); Wiring (25V298000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2024 Ram 1500?
Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2009, 2024 and 2026 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.