2024 Ram 1500 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2024 Ram 1500, 8% of the 78 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was pulling out of a gas station onto the main road and the truck started shaking and died, parking brake came on and the battery right came on….1st incident Second incident I was baking out of a parking space and the same thing happened, truck started shaking and died, parking brake came on and the battery light lit up on the dash…. Dealership told me they couldn’t do anything about it because it didn’t do it while they had it…. …”
NHTSA complaint #11634986, filed 2025-01“I am reporting a catastrophic, cascading electrical and mechanical safety defect involving the central electronic network, hydraulic braking system, and the supplemental restraint system (SRS) on a 2024 Ram TRX.In the week leading up to the collision, the vehicle exhibited persistent electrical anomalies, specifically where the primary display screen/infotainment system would suddenly crash and go completely black while operating. On the day of the incident, while traveling at approximately 55 mph, I attempted to apply the brakes to avoid an obstacle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11766200, filed 2026-09“My 2024 Ram 1500 TRX has recurring safety-related failures of the infotainment system affecting both Uconnect 5 (12” screen) and earlier Uconnect 4 units. These issues are widespread in 2021–2024 Ram TRX and Ram 1500 models and began or worsened after forced over-the-air updates. The primary defect is black-screen failures while driving. When the screen goes black or freezes, the truck loses all functions controlled through the display, including HVAC/defrost, backup camera, vehicle settings, seat controls, and performance gauges. …”
NHTSA complaint #11735050, filed 2026-05“The vehicle at low speeds or when stopped at an intersection UNEXPECTEDLY stalls, sometimes when rolling. This disables the vehicle and to restart you must turn the gearselecter knob to Park, put your foot on the brake and push the start button. Sometimes the engine requires multiple attempts to restart. The instrument display after the stall shows the check engine light illuminated along with the warning lights for the front and rear parking sensors , the stability control, and automatic emergency braking. These warning lights remain illuminated at least until you turn the truck off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612916, filed 2024-09Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 6% |
| 2025 | 53 | 14% |
| 2024 | 6 | 8% |
| 2023 | 21 | 10% |
| 2022 | 57 | 9% |
| 2021 | 52 | 8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 | 29 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 21 | 1% |
| 2015 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 | 17 | 1% |
| 2013 | 7 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2024 Ram 1500
28 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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