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2024 Ram 1500: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ram 1500, most recently filed July 2026. Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system.

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Recalls (6)

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2024 Ram 1500. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2024 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V495000 Filed Jul 30, 2026

Improperly Installed Seat Belt Buckle Anchor/FMVSS 210

Seat belts · rear/other · anchorage
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The 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."
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported1,271,294 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2024 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V327000 Filed May 21, 2026

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
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."
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported16 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2024 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V298000 Filed May 8, 2025

Improperly Connected Air Bag/FMVSS 208

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
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."
Consequence
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.
100% repairedof 71 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2024 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V729000 Filed Oct 1, 2024

Turn Signal Malfunction/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · turn signal
Official NHTSA text
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."
Consequence
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.
80.9% repairedof 129,313 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2024 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V653000 Filed Sep 5, 2024

Disabled Electronic Stability Control/FMVSS 126

Electronic stability control (esc) · control module
Official NHTSA text
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."
Consequence
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.
71.5% repairedof 1,025,432 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2024 Ram 1500. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V199000 Filed Mar 14, 2024

Driver's Air Bag May Not Deploy/FMVSS 208

Air bags · frontal · driver clockspring/spiral cassette
Official NHTSA text
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."
Consequence
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.
80.3% repairedof 38,164 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (74)

74 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.

7involved a crash
2involved a fire
3injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Ram 1500, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 74.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2024 compares with other 1500 years

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2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
20
city
26
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
394 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2024 Ram 1500 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 23$2,900394
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 25 / 22$3,050407
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive19 / 24 / 21$3,200417
5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,800443
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$3,350450
5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive18 / 22 / 19$4,000456
3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19$3,550473
5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 21 / 17$4,450523
5.7 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$4,450528
6.2 L 8-cyl · 8-speed automatic4-Wheel Drive10 / 14 / 12$6,850748

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2024 Ram 1500 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2024 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 26V495000 (seat belt), 26V327000 (rear camera), 25V298000 (air bag), 24V729000 (steering), 24V653000 (brake), 24V199000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2024 Ram 1500 problems?

Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (28), Engine (23), Power train (14) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2024 Ram 1500 get?

EPA rates the 3.6 L 6-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 20 city, 26 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2024 1500 compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Ram 1500 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (634) and the 2019 the most (1,482). The 2024 drew 74. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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