Buying a used 2024 RAM 4500? Check these 2 recalls first
A thin record for a recent model year: two recalls, neither rated critical. The more serious covers a driver airbag that may not deploy, shared across Jeep, Ram and Chrysler vehicles. The other is a lighting control fault where turn signals and high beams can be confused. One owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA — unverified — but it reports a crash and an injury and cites steering and power train. Low volume this early also means limited data to judge from.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the driver airbag recall was completed and no airbag light stays lit
- Test turn signals and high beams on the stalk during the test drive
- Ask about steering or drivetrain problems and any prior accident damage
- Open recalls are repaired free at any RAM dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2024 RAM 4500
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep, Ram and Chrysler vehicles: driver airbag may not deploy | AIR Bags | high |
| Ram trucks may confuse turn signals and high beams | Steering | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | Yes |
| Power Train | 1 | None found |