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2024 Ram

1500 2WD

Auto 8-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L

Ram 1500: best and worst years
2024 Ram 1500 2WD (photo 1 of 4)

Closest available photo (2025 model year); you're viewing the 2024.

2025 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026
Transmission
Automatic 8-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Engine & performance

Power to weight
0.079 hp/lb
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 7/6/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
6
Owner complaints
75 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
3

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Automatic emergency braking
    Optional
  • Blind-spot monitor
    Optional
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Optional

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21%
  • ENGINE17%
  • POWER TRAIN10%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER10%
  • SERVICE BRAKES8%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 134 total.

Ram 1500: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

325 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS2408000018 REV.B

    New Key Will Not Program, 0x22 Scan Tool Error

  • May 29, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS1623000028 REV.I

    Outside Power Fold Rearview Mirror Noise Or Loose At Pivot. Mirror Contacts Door Window Glass In The Folded Position.

  • May 26, 2026AIR BAGS111847

    AIR BAG - DRIVER

  • May 26, 2026AIR BAGS111846

    AIR BAG - DRIVER

  • May 20, 2026STRUCTURE:BODY111751

    GRILLE - SPEAKER

  • May 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9100786 Rev 1

    TBM2.0H Setting U0080-00. Do not replace TBM ECU or SGW. If replacement is determined, Verify "Z" part number availability. Order a "Z" part number for all Exchange Orders, Warranty, Mopar, Customer Pay and Service Contract. Order "68" part number for New, Unsold units only. Under certain conditions, SGW Module may take longer to establish Ethernet communication after boot up. If it takes longer than 30 seconds, The TBM2.0H module will set DTC U0080 - Ethernet Bus 1. As soon as SGW responds, the

  • May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111834

    SENSOR – KNOCK

  • May 13, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM111833

    SENSOR – KNOCK

  • and 317 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
10 yr / 100k mi
Roadside assistance
5 yr / 60k mi

Source: www.ramtrucks.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.