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2024 Ram 1500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 1500.

The 2024 Ram 1500 presents researchers with a current reliability profile defined by 68 owner complaints primarily concentrated in the electrical system and accompanied by five recalls. When measured against the model's broader 2009-2021 complaint history, this volume is remarkably low, sitting dramatically beneath the 1,734 complaints of the problematic 2014 model year and just above the 37-complaint historical low established in 2009. Consequently, the 2024 model currently occupies a strong position in the truck's reliability timeline, indicating that the major systemic issues of past generations have been largely resolved even as modern electrical complexities warrant continued monitoring.

Model year2026202520242023202220212020

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 730 CCA battery, OE oil filter 04892339BE. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 730 CCAOEM · verified
High beam bulbAOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04892339BE alt 04884899AC
Engine air filter68386779AA alt 53011248AB
Spark plugSP225755AB alt SP196724AC
Battery56029635AC
Front wiper blades68339036AC
Serpentine belt05281957AA alt 68519480AA
Thermostat52028898AJ alt 04893926AH
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length213.4 in
Overall width80.3 in
Overall height99.2 in
Wheelbase135.8 in
Curb weight4786 lb
Track (front / rear)71.3 / 70.5 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 1500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

3.7–8.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 3.70 sec — 2021 TRX Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2025Limited Crew Cab (Night Edition)(5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.20 sec12.80 sec540 hp4x4
2025RHO Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.40 sec13.10 sec540 hp4x4
2025Tungsten SST H.O. Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.40 sec13.00 sec540 hp4x4
2025RHO Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.60 sec13.20 sec540 hp4x4
2025Big Horn Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.80 sec13.60 sec305 hp4x4
2025Tradesman Crew Cab (6'4.3" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.80 sec13.50 sec420 hp4x4
2025Rebel Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-64.90 sec13.70 sec540 hp4x4
2025Laramie Crew Cab (5'7.4" Bed) 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-65.00 sec13.70 sec420 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance730 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test15, Pressure should not exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 150,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 150,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (clean)
Every 10,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Fuel Evaporative Canister Filter (inspect)
Every 12,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 24,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Parking Brake System (adjust)
Every 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 90,000 miPCV Valve (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Based on the federal record provided, the 2024 Ram 1500 is the latest iteration of the fifth generation (introduced in 2019), but the year-by-year data only extends through 2021, so direct numerical comparison is limited. The generation’s complaint trend peaked sharply in 2019 (1,449 complaints, 29 recalls) before dropping to 610–655 complaints annually in 2020–2021, suggesting a stabilization after the model’s redesign. For the 2024 model year, the data shows only 4 crash complaints and 2 fire complaints, with top complaint areas being electrical system and unknown/other—but these figures are almost certainly incomplete due to the vehicle’s recent release and low reporting volume. Without full 2024 complaint, recall, or TSB counts, it is impossible to assess the 2024’s reliability arc relative to earlier years. Given the sparse data and the lack of a complete federal record for this target year, the 2024 Ram 1500 is not yet a proven buy; waiting for more comprehensive owner feedback and recall history is advisable.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
353
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
68
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 68 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System5
Unknown Or Other5
Electrical System,Engine5
Power Train4
Service Brakes3
Engine3
Power Train,Electrical System,Engine3
Air Bags3

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 353 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
1131232026-06-29Service BrakesSPRING KIT - DISC BRAKE PAD
1130702026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
1130692026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
S2208000045 REV.D2026-06-26StructureBackup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 1500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.