Model year 2024 · Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD

2024 Ram 1500: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Ram 1500 at 12–23 mpg combined across 10 versions. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 77 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

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NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ram dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Ram 1500 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 6 safety recalls for the 2024 Ram 1500, newest first.

Seat belts: Rear/other: Anchorage

NHTSA 26V495000 Reported Jul 30, 2026

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 67D)
Units affected: 1,271,294 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Back over prevention: Sensing system: Camera

NHTSA 26V327000 Reported May 21, 2026

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 46D)
Units affected: 16 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags and 1 more component

NHTSA 25V298000 Reported May 8, 2025

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 08C)
Components: Air bags; Electrical system: Wiring
Units affected: 71 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Exterior lighting: Turn signal and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V729000 Reported Oct 1, 2024

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. A1B)
Components: Exterior lighting: Turn signal; Steering: Steering control module
Units affected: 129,313 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V653000 Reported Sep 5, 2024

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 75B)
Components: Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module; Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module
Units affected: 1,025,432 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Air bags: Frontal: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette and 1 more component

NHTSA 24V199000 Reported Mar 14, 2024

Filed by: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (manufacturer recall no. 14B,33B,34B,35B,36B)
Components: Air bags: Frontal: Driver clockspring/spiral cassette; Steering: Column
Units affected: 38,164 (estimate)
Problem: 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."
Risk: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Ram 1500 fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Ram 1500 EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
1500 2WD	3.6L 6-cyl hybrid	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/25/22 mpg	$3,050	407
1500 2WD	5.7L 8-cyl hybrid	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	18/23/20 mpg	$3,800	443
1500 4WD	3.6L 6-cyl hybrid	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	19/24/21 mpg	$3,200	417
1500 4WD	5.7L 8-cyl hybrid	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	18/22/19 mpg	$4,000	456
1500 Classic 2WD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	17/25/20 mpg	$3,350	450
1500 Classic 2WD	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	15/21/17 mpg	$4,450	523
1500 Classic 4WD	3.6L 6-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Regular	16/23/19 mpg	$3,550	473
1500 Classic 4WD	5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Midgrade	15/20/17 mpg	$4,450	528
1500 HFE 2WD	3.6L 6-cyl hybrid	Automatic 8-spd	Rear-Wheel Drive	Regular	20/26/23 mpg	$2,900	394
1500 TRX 4WD	6.2L 8-cyl supercharged	Automatic 8-spd	4-Wheel Drive	Premium	10/14/12 mpg	$6,850	748

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Ram 1500 crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Ram 1500 (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Ram 1500 owner complaints

Owners have filed 77 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Ram 1500, most recently on Oct 19, 2026. 7 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Ram 1500 complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Electrical system	26
Engine	23
Power train	15
Unknown or other	14
Service brakes	11
Steering	7
Fuel/propulsion system	6
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	5
Vehicle speed control	5
Air bags	4

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ram 1500 model years

Ram 1500 by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2027 1500	12–22 mpg	—	—	—
2026 1500	12–22 mpg	9	103	—
2025 1500	15–23 mpg	8	365	—
2023 1500	12–24 mpg	11	203	5/5
2022 1500	12–26 mpg	16	631	5/5
2021 1500	12–26 mpg	15	683	5/5
2020 1500	17–26 mpg	14	640	5/5
2019 1500	17–23 mpg	29	1,494	5/5
2018 1500	14–23 mpg	15	667	4/5
2017 1500	15–23 mpg	13	884	4/5
2016 1500	15–24 mpg	16	1,554	4/5
2015 1500	15–24 mpg	17	1,459	4/5

All Ram 1500 years compared · Decode a VIN

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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