2021 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 682 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Engine (276), Electrical System (197), Unknown Or Other (103).
Key takeaways
- 682 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 27 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 276 | 40% |
| Electrical System | 197 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 103 | 15% |
| Power Train | 99 | 15% |
| Service Brakes | 73 | 11% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 69 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 52 | 8% |
| Steering | 50 | 7% |
| Structure | 33 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 30 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 27 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 27 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Ram 1500 Quad PU/EC 2WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-12
Rear Differential failure requiring rebuild including ring and pinion gear. The vehicle was not used to tow and was rarely used off road.
Visibility - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the HVAC system was activated to defrost the window, and there was a failure with the heater core which caused the windshield to become foggy with chemical steam inside the cabin of the vehicle, severely affecting the visibility. The contac...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-05
My 2021 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel previously had the federal high-pressure fuel pump safety recall completed (Recall Z96 / NHTSA Campaign 22V767000) on February 12, 2024, where remedy part CSSMZ461-AA was installed. Recently, the vehicle suffered a complete loss of motive power due to a sudden, catastrophic internal failure o...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.