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2024 Ram 4500

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 4500.

The 2024 Ram 4500 is a heavy-duty commercial truck that carries forward the platform and powertrain architecture established within the Ram 4500 lineup, and with a GVWR suitable for demanding work applications, it targets commercial and fleet buyers requiring substantial towing and payload capacity; the model year enters the reliability record with just one owner complaint filed to date and two safety recalls issued by the manufacturer, positioning it among the lowest complaint years in the nameplate's tracked history spanning 2008 through the present, a trajectory that suggests meaningful improvement over peak complaint years like 2014 when eight issues were recorded and indicates continued refinement of build quality and component durability in this generation.

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Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 05083285AA. 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.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05083285AA alt 04892339BE
Fuel filter68436631AA alt 68157291AA
Spark plugSP138239AC
Cabin air filter68548579AA

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the 4500 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

12.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 12.40 sec — 2014 Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2014Heavy Duty Laramie Chassis 6.4L V8 Crew Cab DRW (11 ft. Flatbed)12.40 sec18.90 sec410 hp4x4

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 12,500 mi; coolant every 12,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 12,500 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 7,500 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (inspect fluid level) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Underbody (inspect)
Every 12,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 12,500 miBattery (inspect) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · Suspension System (inspect) · Tie Rod (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Parking Brake System (inspect)
At 30,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Wheel Bearing (inspect)
Every 60,000 miTransmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 75,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)

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.

The 2024 Ram 4500 falls near the bottom of this generation's federal-record arc, with 2 recalls, 0 investigations, and 213 TSBs — the lowest counts in the entire dataset and lower than both 2023 (4 recalls, 282 TSBs) and 2025 (4 recalls, 232 TSBs). Complaints are minimal across the late-model years, though 2024's single complaint is one more than the zero reported for 2023 and 2025; that lone complaint covers Steering and Power Train, with 1 crash-related complaint and 0 fire complaints recorded, but the data does not specify root causes. The broader trend shows recalls declining from a 2019-2020 peak of 10 per year to single digits from 2021 onward, making 2024 the quietest year in the record. With the lowest recalls and TSBs of any year shown, the 2024 model year looks like a comparatively good year to buy a used Ram 4500.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
213
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Steering,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V799000Steering:Steering Control ModuleReported 28/11/2023

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… 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…

24V199000Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Clockspring/Spiral CassetteReported 14/03/2024

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 213 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
S2508000025 REV. B2026-07-06Electrical SystemInstrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and Radio Compass Display has Dashes (--)
1130702026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
1130692026-06-29Electrical SystemSWITCH – HEADLAMP
9100803 Rev 12026-06-29Structure1) If the lamp contains moisture, do not replace it immediately. Turn the fog lamp on for…
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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2024 4500 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.