2024 Ram 4500 Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the 4500 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2024 Ram 4500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the steering (1 complaint, typically around 11,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Ram 4500 problems

  • Steering~11,000 miles
    1100%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~11,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ram 4500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ram 4500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best 4500 years: 2016, 2021, 2023. Compare all years →

2024 Ram 4500 recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Driver clockspring/spiral cassette

NHTSA recall 24V-199 · Mar 14, 2024 · 38,164 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) (Stellantis) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Wagoneer, Jeep Grand Wagoneer, Chrysler Pacifica, Ram 3500, Ram 3500 cab chassis, Ram 2500, Ram 4500 cab chassis, Ram 5500 cab chassis, 2023 Jeep Gladiator, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a…

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.

Steering › Steering control module

NHTSA recall 23V-799 · Nov 28, 2023 · 185,251 vehicles

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023 Ram 1500 Classic, Ram 3500 Classic, 3500 Cab Chassis, 2023-2024 Ram 2500, 4500/5500 Cab Chassis, and Ram 3500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the high beams to activate when the turn signal is used or activate the turn signal when the high beams are used.

Remedy: Dealers will update the steering column control module (SCCM) software, and inspect and replace the module, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2023.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ram 4500 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2024 4500 rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the 4500 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2024 Ram 4500?

The steering — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the transmission & drivetrain (1).

How many recalls does the 2024 Ram 4500 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2024 Ram 4500, the most recent from March 14, 2024 (driver clockspring/spiral cassette). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Ram 4500?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2016, 2021 and 2023. See the full Ram 4500 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2024 Ram 4500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 11,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.