2024 Ram 1500 Safety Report

The 2024 RAM 1500 currently has a limited safety profile due to its recent release, resulting in 0 total NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported. Consequently, official NHTSA safety ratings for Overall, Frontal, Side, and Rollover categories are not yet available (N/A). Despite the lack of consumer complaints, the vehicle has already been subject to 4 safety recalls, indicating proactive identification of potential issues by the manufacturer or regulatory bodies. The recall history highlights several critical safety concerns. Two recalls pertain to the AIR BAGS system: one for a driver's side air bag that may not be connected properly, increasing injury risk in a crash, and another for the driver frontal clockspring/spiral cassette, which could prevent air bag deployment. These are significant as air bags are primary safety restraints. Another recall addresses the STEERING system, specifically the turn signal self-canceling feature, which may not function properly, increasing crash risk by failing to indicate driver intentions. Furthermore, a recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE points to a software malfunction in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module that could disable the electronic stability control (ESC) system. A disabled ESC system significantly increases the risk of a crash, especially in adverse conditions. While the absence of consumer complaints is positive, the presence of these recalls suggests that potential safety defects have been identified and are being addressed, which is crucial for a new model.

Our recommendation: Given the 4 active recalls on critical safety systems despite 0 consumer complaints, ensure all recall repairs have been completed by a certified dealer before purchasing, and monitor for future safety advisories.