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# 2024 Ram 1500 Maintains Strong Safety Ratings with Some Room for Improvement
- URL: https://www.carexplore.com.au/2024-ram-1500-maintains-strong-safety-ratings-with-some-room-for-improvement/
- Published: 2024-09-29T19:05:11.000Z
- Updated: 2024-09-29T19:05:11.000Z
- Description: The 2024 Ram 1500 earns a five-star NHTSA rating, with four stars in frontal passenger and rollover tests. IIHS rates it as Good in most categories. While offering strong safety overall, some advanced features remain optional, leaving room for improvement in certain areas.
- Author: Mehedi Hasan
- Tags: Car Questions, 2024, Ram 1500, Crash Test Rating, Crash Test, IIHS Safety Rating, Road Safety, Australian Market

The 2024 Ram 1500 continues to demonstrate strong overall safety performance, earning a five-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, detailed crash test results reveal areas where the popular pickup truck could still improve its safety features and performance. 

## Overall Rating:

  - Five-star overall crash test rating from NHTSA

## Specific Test Results:

  - Frontal Crash: Four stars for front passenger protection
  - Rollover: Four stars for rollover resistance
  - Side Crash: Likely five stars (based on previous model year data)

## IIHS Ratings:

  - Good ratings in most categories
  - Acceptable rating in small overlap front crash test

## Standard Safety Features:

  - Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking

## Optional Advanced Safety Features:

  - Pedestrian detection with automatic braking
  - Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability
  - Lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist
  - Surround-view camera system
  - Semi-autonomous parking assist

## Pros:

- Strong overall crash test performance
- Comprehensive optional safety features

## Cons:

- Some advanced safety features are not standard across all trims
- Room for improvement in frontal passenger protection and rollover resistance

## Final Comments:

The 2024 Ram 1500 maintains its reputation for safety with a five-star overall rating from NHTSA. However, the four-star ratings in frontal passenger protection and rollover resistance suggest there's still room for improvement. The availability of advanced safety features is a plus, but making more of these standards across all trims could enhance the truck's safety profile further.

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## Ending Statement:

While the 2024 Ram 1500 offers robust safety performance overall, potential buyers should consider opting for additional safety packages to ensure the highest level of protection, particularly in models like the Rebel where some features are not available.

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