2024 Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2024 Ram 1500, 39% of its 74 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 10,000 miles. A related recall (24V729000) covers a turn signal self-canceling defect fixed by replacing the steering column control module.
- Electrical System complaints
- 29
- 39% of 74
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 10,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Vehicles have stalled or died unexpectedly in low-speed situations, sometimes triggering the parking brake and battery warning light.
- Owners report sudden loss of power while driving at highway speed, with warning lights illuminated and hazard lights failing to engage.
- The main 12-inch information screen has gone blank for extended periods, disabling safety features and showing a false 'no key detected' message.
- Some trucks have experienced no-start conditions with a fully charged battery and no dashboard power at all.
- Drivers describe unintended acceleration episodes, including one where the vehicle nearly hit another car while the driver pressed the brake.
- One owner found a loose fuse caused the engine to cut off and multiple warning lights to illuminate shortly after taking delivery.
When 2024 Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 15, 2023, latest Aug 13, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2024 Ram 1500
- NHTSA 24V729000Oct 1, 2024Electrical System129,313 vehicles
Exterior lighting:turn signal
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The turn signal self-canceling feature may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Turn signals that do not function properly may fail to indicate the driver's intention to change vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the steering column control module as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is A1B.
Electrical System complaints by 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2024 Ram 1500 have?
- NHTSA lists 29 electrical system complaints for the 2024 Ram 1500, which is 39% of the 74 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2024 Ram 1500 electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 24V729000, reported October 1, 2024, covers a turn signal self-canceling defect. Dealers replace the steering column control module free of charge.
- At what mileage do 2024 Ram 1500 electrical problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for electrical system complaints on the 2024 Ram 1500 is 10,000 miles.
- Did the 2024 Ram 1500 electrical issues cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to complaints in this area for the 2024 Ram 1500, with 0 injuries reported.
- How does 2024 compare to other Ram 1500 years for electrical complaints?
- Electrical system complaints made up 39% of all complaints for the 2024 model year, higher than most earlier years like 2013 (19%) and 2018 (25%), but lower than 2025 (56%).