2024 Ram 1500 Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 77 owner complaints for the 2024 Ram 1500. The EPA rates it 12 to 23 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
77
Crashes / fires reported
7 / 2
EPA combined
12–23 MPG

2024 Ram 1500 recalls

  • Seat BeltsJul 30, 2026 · NHTSA 26V495000+

    Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    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 Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 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."

  • Back Over PreventionMay 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V327000+

    Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 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."

  • Air BagsMay 8, 2025 · NHTSA 25V298000+

    Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.

    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.

    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."

  • SteeringOct 1, 2024 · NHTSA 24V729000+

    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.

    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.

    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."

  • Service Brakes, HydraulicSep 5, 2024 · NHTSA 24V653000+

    Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.

    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 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.

    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."

  • Air BagsMar 14, 2024 · NHTSA 24V199000+

    Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    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, 34B, 35B, 36B.

    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."

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2024 Ram 1500 problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Electrical System28
  • Engine23
  • Power Train15
  • Unknown or Other14
  • Service Brakes13
  • Steering7
  • Forward Collision Avoidance6
  • Fuel/Propulsion System6

2024 Ram 1500 gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
1500 HFE 2WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 8-spd202623$2,800
1500 2WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 8-spd202522$2,900
1500 4WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 8-spd192421$3,050
1500 2WD5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd182320$3,700
1500 Classic 2WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 8-spd172520$3,200
1500 4WD5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd182219$3,900
1500 Classic 4WD3.6 L 6 cyl, Automatic 8-spd162319$3,400
1500 Classic 2WD5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd152117$4,350
1500 Classic 4WD5.7 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd152017$4,350
1500 TRX 4WD6.2 L 8 cyl, Automatic 8-spd101412$6,650

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2024 Ram 1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2024 Ram 1500, most recently for the seat belts (Jul 30, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2024 Ram 1500 problems?

Owners filed 77 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are electrical system (28), engine (23), power train (15).

What gas mileage does the 2024 Ram 1500 get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Ram 1500 at 12 to 23 MPG combined (best version: 20 city / 26 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.