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2024 Ram 1500 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Ram 1500 holds 0 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most 1500 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 65. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Anchorage, Camera, and Air bags.

2013 Ram 1500
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Complaints

0

Per year

0

Recalls

6

Years on the road

3

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 1500 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Ram 1500. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (6)

Recall seat belts, rear or other, anchorage 2026-07-30 · NHTSA campaign 26V495000
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."
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.
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2026-05-21 · NHTSA campaign 26V327000
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."
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.
Recall Air bags 2025-05-08 · NHTSA campaign 25V298000
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."
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.
Recall steering, steering control module 2024-10-01 · NHTSA campaign 24V729000
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."
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.
Recall Brake control module 2024-09-05 · NHTSA campaign 24V653000
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."
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.
Recall air bags, frontal, clockspring 2024-03-14 · NHTSA campaign 24V199000
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."
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.

Complaints by component (0 total)

No complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
1500 two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 25 22 MPG $2950
1500 two-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3700
1500 four-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 18 22 19 MPG $3900
1500 four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
1500 Classic two-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 21 17 MPG $4350
1500 Classic two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
1500 Classic four-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
1500 Classic four-wheel drive 5.7L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $4350
1500 HFE two-wheel drive 3.6L, 6-cyl Automatic 8-speed Rear-wheel drive 20 26 23 MPG $2800
1500 TRX four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 8-speed Four-wheel drive 10 14 12 MPG $6650

Specs and fitment

DT generation (fifth gen), 2019–present
Body styles Pickup
Oil FCA MS-6395 0W-20 (V6/V8 per manual) , 7 qt capacity
Tire size 275/55R20, 275/65R18, 265/70R17, 275/60R20 (trim dependent)
Towing capacity 12,750 lbs

Known issues for this generation

Early DT years (especially 2019) show the densest NHTSA complaint load on this generation, with electrical and steering filings leading the list. Safety recall 24V-653 covers certain 2019 and 2021-2024 Ram 1500 trucks: ABS control-module software may disable electronic stability control (FMVSS 126); dealers update ABS software. Safety recall 22V-904 covers certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500 trucks whose tailgate strikers may be misaligned so the tailgate can open while driving; dealers inspect and adjust the strikers. Safety recall 25V-298 covers certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 trucks whose driver air-bag connector may not be secured (FMVSS 208); dealers secure the connectors. Safety recall 24V-199 covers certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 trucks among other Stellantis models whose steering-column control module may not be welded properly, preventing driver air-bag deployment; dealers inspect and replace that module as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ram 1500 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2024 Ram 1500 holds 0 complaints after 3 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most 1500 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 65. NHTSA has 6 recalls on file, including Anchorage, Camera, and Air bags.

Is the 2024 Ram 1500 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 1500 has 0 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2025 has 0 complaints, 0 per year. The 2024 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2023.

Has the 2024 Ram 1500 been recalled?

The 2024 Ram 1500 has 6 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Ram 1500?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2024 Ram 1500 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Ram 1500 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Ram 1500 is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a Ram 1500 use?

FCA MS-6395 5W-20 (Pentastar V6; see manual for HEMI/diesel)

What does NHTSA recall 15V-459 cover on the Ram 1500?

Safety recall 15V-459 covers certain 2012-2014 Ram 1500 trucks among other Rams with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center: the steering-wheel wiring harness can rub the driver air-bag retainer spring and short so the frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly; dealers…

What generation is the 2014 Ram 1500?

DS generation (fourth gen) (2013-2018).