Worst 2021 RAM 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 RAM 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 35 | — | 5 | 13,356 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | — | 5 | 38,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 22 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | 2 | 19,000 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hubcap/Cover | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 RAM 2500
8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,297,960 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 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. 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 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.
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2021 RAM 2500 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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