Monday, September 21, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2024 RAM 1500 problems & reliability

72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 RAM 1500, alongside 6 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
72
Recall campaigns
6
Fire reports
2 (3%)
Crash reports
5 (7%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
17–22 MPG combined
City 18 · highway 23 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
369
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
0
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

2 complaints report injuries (2 injured).

Federal crash records (FARS 20202023): 2024 RAM 1500 vehicles were involved in 1 fatal crash with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System28
Engine23
Power Train14
Unknown / Other12
Service Brakes10
Fuel/propulsion System6
Steering6
Forward Collision Avoidance5
Vehicle Speed Control4
Visibility/wiper4

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 21 reported components →

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Complaints by incident year

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24
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26

What owners report

  • I am filing this complaint regarding my 2024 Ram 1500 and unresolved defects that I reported while the vehicle was still covered by the bumper-to-bumper warranty. My primary concern is the steering and handling. I reported multiple times that the steering wheel is crooked, the truck pulls to the left, and the vehicle…

    Steering · filed Sep 17, 2026

  • There’s a piece of the molding on the dashboard that is made of shiny material. It becomes blinding when the sun hits it daily. It’s because the material it’s made of that makes it unsafe to drive.

    Unknown / Other · filed Sep 15, 2026

  • The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle intermittently stalled and failed to return to normal operation. The braking, electronic stability control, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle…

    Electrical System · filed Aug 13, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Technical service bulletins

369 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2024 RAM 1500. The 10 most recent:

  • Engine PNs: MY 24-26 WD/DT (5.7L) Code P00B is being misdiagnosed and incorrect parts are being installed causing over repair. Refer to SOL S2609000006 The IAFM Foam Engine Valley Cover (PN 53013735AB) does not provide…

    9100898 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 8, 2026

  • Switch - Tailgate Handle Prior to replacing the Tailgate Handle Switch, please review MasterTech Article - Tailgate Handle Inoperative.

    9100892 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 2, 2026

  • Switch and bezel - front door

    113855 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026

  • Switch and bezel - front door

    113854 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 18, 2026

  • Motor - window regulator

    114072 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026

  • Motor - window regulator

    114073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 17, 2026

  • Blindspot Module For concern on Blindspot Module setting U11FB-00 Lost Communication with Left Blind Spot Sensor, U11FA-00 Lost Communication with Right Blind Spot Sensor. Some vehicle(s) where the Blindspot Module was…

    9100274 Rev 1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026

  • R1H UBQ/UEQ Intermittent HVAC Page Lockup Customers may experience one or more of the following: SYMPTOM: ● Intermittently the HVAC page on the Display Screen Module will change temperature and blower speed and then…

    08-291-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2026

  • Radio Does Not Display Selected Drive Mode Customers may experience the following: SYMPTOM: ● Drive Mode setting reverts back to "Auto" on Display Screen Module while the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) shows the Drive…

    08-288-26 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026

  • Cluster Message “To Operate Tailgate Shift to Park” Vehicle is In Park

    S2608000033 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 17, 2026

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2024 RAM 1500 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

Check VIN on NHTSA →

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About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with RAM or NHTSA.