NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Ram 1500 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Ram 1500 scores 81 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 6 recalls, and 0 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD enters the market with five active recall campaigns. While these necessitate owner attention, the truck’s overall safety profile, reflected in its NHTSA Safety Index of 82/100, places it in our Strong band. This assessment is supported by competitive crash-test results published by NHTSA. Prospective buyers must confirm that all applicable recall remedies have been completed.
The 2024 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD received a 5-out-of-5-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 82/100 based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 4 Trucks from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Ram 1500 ranks 3 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 81 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 19.8% |
| Recalls on file | 6 |
| Owner complaints | 0 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 3 of 4 Trucks tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Ram 1500?
For the 2024 Ram 1500, a perfect 5-star side-impact rating anchors a strong crash protection score. This result contributes to an overall NHTSA rating of 5 out of 5 stars. The NHTSA Safety Index for the 2024 model year reached 82 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band and marking an 11-point improvement over the 2023 model's 71 out of 100. The crash-protection sub-score stands at 61 out of 70. However, the avoidance-tech sub-score is 6 out of 10. While electronic stability control is standard, both forward collision warning and lane departure warning systems are optional. Five active recall campaigns characterize the 2024 model's defect record, impacting its sub-score of 15 out of 20. Two of these recalls directly concern air bag systems: one for the driver-side air bag connection and another for the clockspring frontal air bag. These components are critical for occupant safety in a collision. Other recalls address ABS software and the backup camera system. No owner complaints have been reported to date, though the recency of the 2024 model's market presence limits the scope of this data.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Ram 1500 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD secured a 5 out of 5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Its side impact protection also earned 5 stars. Frontal crash protection and rollover resistance were rated at 4 out of 5 stars; the latter included a 20 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic test result.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19325
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Five recall campaigns cover the 2024 Ram 1500. Components involved include the backup camera sensing system, the driver-side air bag connection, the steering turn-signal self-canceling module, the anti-lock brake system control unit, and the driver clockspring frontal air bag. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the supplied data, but the air bag campaigns warrant prompt attention.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:ANCHORAGE26V495000
Risk: An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2026-07-30
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA26V327000
Risk: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 Ma
Reported 2026-05-21
AIR BAGS25V298000
Risk: A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2025-05-08
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE24V729000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-10-01
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE24V653000
Risk: Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-09-05
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE24V199000
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy in a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-03-14
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Ram 1500?
NHTSA records zero owner complaints for the 2024 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD. No crash, fire, injury, or fatality allegations have been reported. There are no top complaint components to cite. All complaint data from NHTSA represents unverified consumer allegations.
0 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Ram 1500?
Prospective buyers of a used 2024 Ram 1500 should prioritize verifying recall compliance. Five separate recall campaigns have been issued for this model year. Of particular concern are two distinct recalls addressing the vehicle's airbag systems. Ensuring these safety-critical issues have been fully remedied is a vital step before acquiring the vehicle.
- The 2024 model year Safety Index of 82/100 Strong represents an 11-point jump from the 2023 model year's 71/100 Average score, the largest single-year gain in recent Ram 1500 history tracked by MotorCaliber.
- Two separate air bag recall campaigns are active on 2024 Ram 1500 units: one covering a potentially improper driver-side air bag connection and one covering the driver clockspring frontal air bag assembly, both issued after the vehicle's model year launch.
- Forward collision warning and lane departure warning are optional, not standard, on the 2024 Ram 1500, which holds the avoidance-tech sub-score to 6 out of 10 and is a meaningful distinction from competitors that include these features as standard.
- NHTSA has recorded zero owner complaints for the 2024 Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4WD, an unusually clean complaint record, though the limited time this model has spent in the used market may contribute to that figure.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Ram 1500 places
The 2024 Ram 1500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Ram 1500 safety questions
Was the 2024 Ram 1500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Ram 1500, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 81 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Ram 1500 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Ram 1500 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 19.8%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ram 1500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 6 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Ram 1500. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Ram 1500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 0 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Ram 1500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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Rivals in Truck (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Nissan Titan | 85/100 | 4 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Frontier | 82/100 | 4 of 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Ram 2500 | 78/100 | 4 of 5 | 5 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19325), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ram 1500 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 3 of 4 in the Truck class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.