2019 Ram 1500
2019 model shown · Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0

Half-ton pickups · DT generation

2024 Ram 1500: reliability, problems and cost to own

Smart buy Above average

It scores 71 out of 100 for reliability compared with other half-ton pickups. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,219 to own, including $2,371 in repairs.

Reliability

71/100

Above average

Repairs, 5 years

$2,371

at 12,000 mi a year

Fuel, 5 years

$9,273

22 mpg, $3.40/gal

Price today

$36,997

$32,557 – $41,436, estimate

Recalls

6

on record

Owner complaints

78

filed with NHTSA

These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.

Where repair money is likely to go

Engine & cooling$911
Transmission & drivetrain$734
Electrical system$190
Steering$152
Driver-assist & stability$123
Brakes$98

Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.

Recalls

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Other years of the Ram 1500

Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (82/100) and the 2022 worst (29/100).

YearReliability
2027Not rated yet
2026Not rated yet
2025Not rated yet
202471/100
202369/100
202229/100
202137/100
202059/100
201939/100
201882/100
201773/100
201651/100
201555/100

Questions people ask

Is the 2024 Ram 1500 a year to avoid?

No. It scores 71 out of 100, one of the more reliable half-ton pickups of 2015–2024.

Is the 2024 Ram 1500 reliable?

It scores 71 out of 100 against other half-ton pickups from 2015 to 2024, which is above average. Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $2,371 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.

How much does a 2024 Ram 1500 cost to own?

About $20,219 over 5 years: $8,575 in lost value, $2,371 in repairs and $9,273 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $36,997 today.

What are the best years of the Ram 1500?

Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (82/100) and the 2022 worst (29/100).

How many recalls does the 2024 Ram 1500 have?

6 recalls on record with NHTSA.