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2024 RAM 1500 Problems: 21 Known Issues
2024 model year · 8,690+ owner reports · Updated September 2026
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According to Au7o's analysis of 8,690+ owner reports, the 2024 RAM 1500 has 21 documented known issues, with 7 rated critical. The most serious are Four-Corner Air Suspension System Failure ($300-$3,000 repair), Low-Speed Stall With Automatic Shift-to-Park and Electric Parking Brake Engagement (Battery Warning, 'Reduced Battery Capacity') ($300-$1,800 repair), Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Anchors Not Attached to the Body Structure (Recall 26V495 / 67D — 1.27 Million Trucks) ($0-$0 repair), ABS Control Module Software Fault Disables Electronic Stability Control (Recall 24V653 / 1.03 Million Trucks) ($0-$0 repair), 4-Corner Air Suspension Compressor Failure / Won't Raise or Lower (Ride Height Faults, Winter Collapse) ($600-$2,500 repair), Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy From an Unwelded Steering Column Control Module (Recall 24V199) and 3.6L Pentastar Rocker Arm Roller Bearing Failure Wiping Camshaft ('Pentastar Tick', Misfire) ($1,800-$4,000 repair). The most commonly reported issue is Rear Window Water Leak into Cab with 2,340 owner reports. Across all issues with published estimates, repair costs range from $30 to $4,000. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. A software error may cause the instrument panel display to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards numbers 102, "Transmission Shift Position Sequence," 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems," 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems for Light Vehicles," 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring System," and/or 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Jeep Wagoneer S, 2025-2026 Ram 1500 Pickup, Ram 2500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Pickup, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis, Ram 4500 Cab Chassis, Ram 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2026 Jeep Cherokee vehicles. Due to an improperly designed trailer tow module, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate and the trailer brakes may fail.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. A radio software error 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."
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The headlight wiring may cause the parking lights and daytime running lights to flicker on and off, or fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2025 Ram 1500 vehicles. A software error may cause an incorrect tire inflation pressure message to display on the instrument panel.
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According to Au7o's analysis of 8,690+ owner reports, the 2024 RAM 1500 has 21 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Four-Corner Air Suspension System Failure, Low-Speed Stall With Automatic Shift-to-Park and Electric Parking Brake Engagement (Battery Warning, 'Reduced Battery Capacity'), Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Anchors Not Attached to the Body Structure (Recall 26V495 / 67D — 1.27 Million Trucks). Of these, 7 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
The 2024 RAM 1500 has 21 known issues documented across 8,690+ owner reports. 7 issues are rated critical: Four-Corner Air Suspension System Failure and Low-Speed Stall With Automatic Shift-to-Park and Electric Parking Brake Engagement (Battery Warning, 'Reduced Battery Capacity') and Second-Row Seat Belt Buckle Anchors Not Attached to the Body Structure (Recall 26V495 / 67D — 1.27 Million Trucks) and ABS Control Module Software Fault Disables Electronic Stability Control (Recall 24V653 / 1.03 Million Trucks) and 4-Corner Air Suspension Compressor Failure / Won't Raise or Lower (Ride Height Faults, Winter Collapse) and Driver Air Bag May Not Deploy From an Unwelded Steering Column Control Module (Recall 24V199) and 3.6L Pentastar Rocker Arm Roller Bearing Failure Wiping Camshaft ('Pentastar Tick', Misfire). Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
Repair costs for known RAM 1500 issues range from $0 to $4,000, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, Four-Corner Air Suspension System Failure, typically costs $300-$3,000 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
The 2019+ RAM 1500 equipped with the optional four-corner air suspension system experiences compressor failures, air spring leaks, height sensor malfunctions, and control module issues. The truck may sag on one corner, fail to raise/lower, or display "Service Air Suspension Syste… Repairs typically run $300-$3,000. Severity: high.
A repeating and clearly-defined complaint pattern on 2024-2025 RAM 1500 trucks with the 48V eTorque mild hybrid: at low speed — pulling out of a driveway, rolling in stop-and-go traffic, backing up, or the moment auto stop/start releases — the engine cuts out, the transmission in… Repairs typically run $300-$1,800. Severity: high.
Chrysler recalled 1,271,294 RAM 1500 pickups covering model years 2019 through 2026 because the second-row seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly installed — the buckle anchor was not attached to the body structure as designed. In a crash the anchor can pull free and t… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Chrysler recalled 1,025,432 RAM 1500 trucks — 2019 and 2021-2024 model years — because a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system control module can disable the electronic stability control system, making the trucks non-compliant with FMVSS 126. This is a distinct campa… Repairs typically run $0-$0. Severity: high.
Trucks optioned with the 4-corner air suspension commonly develop compressor strain and failure, air-line leaks, failed air dryer letting moisture in, and ride-height sensor faults. Symptoms include the compressor running excessively, the truck sitting low or refusing to change h… Repairs typically run $600-$2,500. Severity: high.
Ram 1500 trucks from the 2023 and 2024 model years are among the vehicles in NHTSA recall 24V199000. The steering column control module in these trucks may not have been welded properly. If it wasn't, the driver's air bag may fail to deploy in a crash — a non-compliance with Fede… Severity: high.
On the 3.6L Pentastar V6, the needle bearings inside the roller rocker arms fail, letting the rocker go loose and hammer/score the camshaft lobe. This produces a distinct top-end tick ('Pentastar tick') and, if left, camshaft damage and misfires. It is a widely reported failure a… Repairs typically run $1,800-$4,000. Severity: high.
The 2019-2024 RAM 1500 (5th generation, DT) has a well-documented rear window water leak that allows water to enter the cab during rain or car washes. Water drips from the top of the rear window area, soaking the rear seat and rear floor. The issue is caused by inadequate sealing… Repairs typically run $0-$500. Severity: medium.
The 2019+ RAM 1500 uses the ZF 8HP75 8-speed automatic transmission which exhibits harsh shifting, delayed engagement, hesitation between gears, and rough downshifts. While the transmission itself is mechanically robust, the calibration and TCM (Transmission Control Module) progr… Repairs typically run $0-$1,500. Severity: medium.
The 2019+ RAM 1500 with eTorque mild hybrid system (standard on V6, optional on V8) experiences failures of the 48-volt battery pack, belt-driven motor generator (BDM), and eTorque control module. Symptoms include rough idle, stalling at stops, auto start-stop not working, and "S… Repairs typically run $800-$2,000. Severity: medium.
The center-stack Uconnect infotainment touchscreen (8.4-inch and 12-inch units) randomly goes blank, freezes on the boot logo, reboots on its own while driving, or exhibits 'ghost touching' where it registers phantom presses. Because Uconnect also controls the HVAC temperature, b… Repairs typically run $0-$1,500. Severity: medium.
NHTSA 24V729 / FCA A1B establishes this identity for affected 2023-2024 RAM 1500 vehicles. The turn-signal self-canceling feature may not work correctly, creating an FMVSS 108 noncompliance and increasing crash risk when the displayed signal does not match driver intent. The reme… Severity: medium.
The optional 12-inch portrait Uconnect 5 display (Android Automotive) on 5th-gen DT Ram 1500 trucks fails in several ways distinct from the older 8.4 Uconnect freeze/reboot issue. Owners report the screen going completely black/blank and not turning on, vertical lines across the… Repairs typically run $300-$1,700. Severity: medium.
The eTorque mild-hybrid system's Belt Starter Generator (BSG/MGU), its tensioner/dampener, and the 48V battery pack are failure-prone. Owners report MGU bearing whine, a slipping belt after the tensioner loses tension (which trips the hybrid controller and disables assist), 48V b… Repairs typically run $500-$2,600. Severity: medium.
On the RAM 1500, P0011 is overwhelmingly a Variable Valve Timing (VVT) fault on the 5.7L Hemi, and secondarily on the 3.6L Pentastar V6. The Hemi uses a single central cam phaser fed oil pressure through one oil control valve (the VVT solenoid, mounted at the front of the engine… Repairs typically run $150-$3,200. Severity: medium.
The 8-speed (ZF 8HP70 / TorqueFlite) develops a torque-converter clutch shudder felt as a vibration/judder around 30-50 mph light throttle, along with harsh downshifts, drive-engagement slam, and occasional limp mode (stuck in one gear with CEL). Root causes are degraded/aged tra… Repairs typically run $300-$3,500. Severity: medium.
The 5.7L HEMI's factory exhaust manifold bolts/studs snap from repeated heat cycling, and the cast manifolds can warp or crack. The classic tell is a sharp tapping/ticking on cold start that quiets as the engine warms and the manifold expands to partially reseal the leak. Nearly… Repairs typically run $300-$1,200. Severity: medium.
The 2019-2024 RAM 1500 dashboard develops cracks, warping, and deformation, particularly in hot climates. Cracks commonly appear near the defroster vents, along the passenger side airbag seam, and around the center console area. The issue is attributed to UV exposure and thermal… Repairs typically run $40-$2,500. Severity: low.
Trucks equipped with the dual-pane panoramic sunroof commonly develop wind noise from the front edge of the glass, a rattle or knock when the body flexes, and in some cases water intrusion into the cab. The front corners of the glass panel often do not seal tightly against the we… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: low.
The rear/backup camera intermittently drops out, showing a black screen or a blue 'Camera System Unavailable' message in reverse. The most common root cause is the camera wiring harness that routes through the tailgate hinge/pivot: repeated tailgate cycling flexes and eventually… Repairs typically run $150-$600. Severity: low.
Content on this page was compiled with AI assistance using NHTSA complaints, TSBs, owner reports, and public automotive data. While we strive for accuracy, this information may contain errors. Always verify repair procedures and specifications with your vehicle's service manual or a qualified mechanic.