2024 Ram 1500: reliability, problems and cost to own
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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.
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.
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 Prevention › Sensing System › CameraMay 21, 2026 · campaign 26V327000
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 Vi
Air BagsMay 8, 2025 · campaign 25V298000
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."
Steering › Steering Control ModuleOct 1, 2024 · campaign 24V729000
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, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/ModuleSep 5, 2024 · campaign 24V653000
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."
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 c
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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).