Model year guide

2024 RAM 1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2024 RAM 1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 26 on record.

2024 RAM 1500 — representative photo
Representative photo

2024 RAM 1500 at a glance

Safety recalls6
Combined12–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2024 RAM 1500 recalls 6

Seat Belts:rear/other:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #26V495000 · manufacturer #67D · 30/07/2026

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."

Fix: 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 Ide…

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #26V327000 · manufacturer #46D · 21/05/2026

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."

Fix: 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…

Air Bags NHTSA Campaign #25V298000 · manufacturer #08C · 08/05/2025

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."

Fix: 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.

Exterior Lighting:turn Signal NHTSA Campaign #24V729000 · manufacturer #A1B · 01/10/2024

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."

Fix: 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.

Electronic Stability Control (esc):control Module NHTSA Campaign #24V653000 · manufacturer #75B · 05/09/2024

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."

Fix: 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 1-800-853-140…

Air Bags:frontal:driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette NHTSA Campaign #24V199000 · manufacturer #14B,33B,34B,35B,36B · 14/03/2024

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…

Fix: 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, …

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2024 RAM 1500 MPG & running costs

Combined12–23 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,960
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 8-spd
Forced inductionSupercharged
Engine start-stopOn some versions
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,800 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 10 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2024 RAM 1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,800
Fuel only$19,800
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
229.1–242.1 in
Width
79.5 in
Height
77.6 in
Wheelbase
140.6–153.5 in
Curb weight
4,800–5,232 lb
Front track
68.5 in
Rear track
68.1 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2024 RAM 1500 — ranges cover the 6 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2024 RAM 1500. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Seats And Restraints

Issue: On certain trucks, the second-row seat belt anchors may not be properly attached. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash. Safety Risk: A seat belt that detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure the…

Transport Canada #2026371 · Jul 2026

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain trucks, a problem with the steering column control module could cause a turn signal not to turn off after signaling and completing a turn. Safety Risk: Turn signals that stay on after making a turn or changing lanes could create confusion for others and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by mail and advise you to ta…

Transport Canada #2024576 · Oct 2024

Brakes

Issue: On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the electronic stability control (ESC) system not to work. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: This problem would cause warning lights for the antilock braking system (ABS), ESC, adaptive cruise control (ACC), and forward collision warning (FCW) to appear on the instr…

Transport Canada #2024503 · Sep 2024

Airbag

Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering column control module may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the driver-front airbag may not inflate in a crash. Note: This problem would cause the airbag warning light to turn on. Safety Risk: An airbag that is turned off could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Corrective Actions: FCA Canada will notify owners by ma…

Transport Canada #2024170 · Mar 2024

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2024 RAM 1500 vehicles on record

Other RAM 1500 model years

2024 RAM 1500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2024 RAM 1500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2024 RAM 1500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2024 RAM 1500 get?

The 2024 RAM 1500 has U.S. EPA estimates of 12–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (10 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.