Worst 2021 Ram 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ram 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 262 | 1 | 1 | 23,451 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 177 | 2 | 2 | 30,537 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 91 | 2 | — | 425 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 89 | 1 | — | 39,635 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 64 | 1 | — | 6 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 51 | 3 | — | 27,882 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 45 | 2 | — | 11,867 mi | |
| STEERING | 42 | 4 | — | 34,277 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 29 | 2 | — | 22,259 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 27 | — | — | 10,817 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 24 | — | — | 31,344 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 22 | 13 | 1 | 39,440 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 18 | — | — | 39,548 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 16 | 1 | — | 38,545 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 | — | — | 2,282 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 | — | — | 29,567 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 8 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | 1 | — | 36,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 4 | 1 | — | 26,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 3 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | 36,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 27,350 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 38,100 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | 40,250 mi |
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Recalls for 2021 Ram 1500
30 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,824,405 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. The driver's side air bag may not be connected properly, which can cause the air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirror glass may detach from the driver's side heated trailer tow rearview mirror. As such these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module software may cause an incorrect fuel mixture condition in the engine, and result in an engine stall.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
+ 20 more recalls
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