2024 Ram 1500 electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 25V298000May 8, 202571 vehicles
  AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

  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."

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 13, 202623,000 miMITowedBrakesElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle intermittently stalled and failed to return to normal operation. The braking, electronic stability control, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure persisted. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11756693 · source
2. Filed May 19, 2026GAElectrical System

   While driving down the highway, the vehicle completely lost power and the driver was forced to wrestle the truck to the side of the road in traffic.

   NHTSA complaint #11738779 · source
3. Filed May 14, 2026NYElectrical SystemOther / UnknownTransmission & Drivetrain

   NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY COMPLAINT Vehicle Information: - Year/Make/Model: 2024 RAM 1500 (V6 eTorque) - VIN: [XXX] - Current Mileage: ~70,000 miles - Warranty Expired: 60,000 miles - Purchased/Serviced at: Smithhaven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, [XXX] Complaint Summary: I am reporting multiple recurring safety-related electrical, lighting, and drivability issues involving my 2024 RAM 1500. The vehicle has experienced repeated system failures affecting safe operation despite regular…

   NHTSA complaint #11737844 · source
4. Filed May 1, 2026WIDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My 2024 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera,…

   NHTSA complaint #11735050 · source
5. Filed Feb 4, 202651,000 miNYTowedElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the expressway at 60 MPH, the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle then lost motive power while stopped at a stoplight. The vehicle was towed to the side of the roadway by the Police. The vehicle was then towed to the local dealer, who determined there was a failure with the 48-Volt E-Torque battery. The vehicle was restarted and was driven for a month. There were no diagnostic codes…

   NHTSA complaint #11715452 · source
6. Filed Jan 17, 2026TXCrashBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

   As I was about to pull into my driveway my accelerator did not respond to braking I was going very slow about to make a left turn , less than 10mph Just As I started the left turn the wheel became unresponsive and the accelerator did not deccelerate At the same time my control panel seemed to glitch/flash I put both feet on the brake and stood on it as the truck continued forward until it struck the mailbox The truck stopped at that point but I could still hear the rear…

   NHTSA complaint #11711580 · source
7. Filed Dec 16, 2025NJElectrical SystemEngine

   The reported vehicle has experienced repeated, critical stalling events immediately following the activation of the engine Start/Stop feature. The engine shuts down normally when the vehicle comes to a stop (e.g., at a traffic light or stop sign) but fails to automatically restart when the brake pedal is released or the accelerator is pressed. This leaves the vehicle immobilized in traffic, creating a significant safety hazard. Incident Details The stalling behavior has…

   NHTSA complaint #11705263 · source
8. Filed Dec 10, 202510,000 miWATowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2024 Ram 1500. The contact stated that after shifting to park(P) and exiting the vehicle, the parking brake had independently activated upon return. The contact released the parking brake and proceeded to drive normally. While the contact was driving 40 MPH, the parking brake unexpectedly activated, causing the rear wheels to slide over into the other lane while the vehicle came to a screeching stop. The contact stated that the parking brake warning light…

   NHTSA complaint #11704156 · source
9. Filed Dec 5, 2025ALElectrical SystemEngine

   The auto shutoff is working intermittently. Also, the vehicle sometimes shutsdown and won’t restart without putting it in park, then pressing the ignition. Also, the touchscreen works intermittently

   NHTSA complaint #11703271 · source
10. Filed Nov 20, 2025MDElectrical System

    Component: Electrical System Summary of Problem: Repeated electrical failures causing dead batteries, parasitic drain, and unsafe driving conditions. Details of Incident: July 2025: Purchased truck with 33k miles. Sept 2025: Battery completely failed; AAA confirmed cells were gone. Battery replaced. Two weeks later: Battery dead again; AAA jump-started. Vacation trip: Battery failed 3 more times, requiring jumps. Cross-country trip (MD → Vegas → Utah → Missouri): Multiple…

    NHTSA complaint #11700658 · source
11. Filed Oct 5, 2025VAElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The 2024 Ram 1500 3.6L V6 E-Torque engine stalls at low speeds. Without warning the engine shuts off and the emergency brake automatically engages, when the truck comes to a stop it shifts into park, and I have to restart the truck. Fortunately this has only happened in parking lots at speeds of around 5mph. This has happened twice so far. The battery voltage dropped from 13.8 volts to 12.2 volts during both stall events. The truck is 1 year old with 15,324 miles on it.

    NHTSA complaint #11691444 · source
12. Filed Jul 1, 2025MNElectrical SystemEngine

    The vehicle has been in the shop for a multiple cylinder misfire 5 times now. RAM has been unable to repair the vehicle. This poses a potential safety issue because it could happen while I am driving on the road and potentially cause an accident.

    NHTSA complaint #11670610 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology