Complaint volume
644 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2021 Ram 1500 Complaints
644 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2021 Ram 1500, grouped by component category.
644 Total complaints
26 Crash reports
4 Fire reports
17 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are engine, unknown or other, electrical system. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 26 crash reports, 4 fire reports, 17 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 104 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 36,644 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to engine, unknown or other, electrical system?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2021 Ram 1500?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2021 Ram 1500
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How severe are the 2021 Ram 1500 complaints?
26 Crash
4 Fire
17 Injury
0 Fatality
36 Towed
14 Medical attention
What are the most common 2021 Ram 1500 complaint categories?
ENGINE 80
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 47
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 44
POWER TRAIN 41
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 36
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 29
STEERING 24
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE 22
AIR BAGS 17
STRUCTURE 15
644 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | STEERING | The turn signal self-cancelling feature does not function properly. Specifically, the left hand turn signal does not disengage. This has become a safety risk as I am unaware that it does not disengage on some occasions. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer/manufacturer. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2021 RAM 1500 IS LEAKING WATER INTO THE CAB COMPARTMENT. EVERYTIME IT RAINS I GET A SOAKING WET FLOOR IN THE BACK OF THE TRUCK AND THE TRUCK FILLS UP WITH MOISTURE. IT IS VERY SMELLY AND I CAN SEE EXACTLY WHERE THE TRUCK IS LEAKING. I UNDERSTAND THERE IS A LAWSUIT GOING ON FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS. DOES THIS FALL OUT UNDER THE LEMON LAW AS MY TRUCK IS ALMOST UNUSABLE NOW BECAUSE OF THE MILDEW SMELL THROUGHOUT THE TRUCK. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Engine gaskets blow up just after the 60000 miles warranty..no warning light on dashboard... battery fails before the 2 year warranty...starter failed when engine replaced it...no warning light....rear sensors fail since i bought it..never fixed... with exception of the rear sensors... everything is paid on my wallet money... dealership doesn't want to fix it under warranty | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Turn signal does not turn off after making a turn. It is on the left turn signal. You can make a turn but the light still stays on. After a while you get the notification on the dash that your turn signals on | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | On October 18, 2023, my son was driving the RAM 1500 on the Southern State. While changing lanes to exit, he advised the the engine turned off; was not able to break and hit another vehicle. The vehicle was deemed a total loss and would like this to be investigated by Chrysler. This could have caused my son's death. | Crash: Yes Fire: No Towed Medical attention | Unknown |
| Dec 2023 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I have a safety recall dated Oct 13, 2022 that is still not repaired. I have tried multiple dealers and the manufacturer and I still can not get an answer on if they are going to do the repair. I feel like they are hoping I will just go away and they will not have to make the repair. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 11/23/23 my check engine light came on suddenly with the code P020E upon reviewing information online I determined there was a recall on my truck for the HPFP (Manufacturer Recall NumberZ96 NHTSA Recall Number22V-767). The following day the check engine light went away but I took the vehicle to a dealer in Florence South Carolina (Legacy Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM) to have the vehicle inspected before driving. They refused to look at the vehicle and told me they wouldn't look if the light was not on. They told me to drive with the vehicle. I was traveling for the holidays and continued home. When approaching home (Plymouth, MA) the check engine light along with two errors to service the electronic stability control and to service the electronic throttle control came on. I immediately stopped driving and then took the vehicle to the local dealer when they opened on Monday 11/27 morning (Best Chrysler in Plymouth). They did not provide me with a loaner and have not provided me with updates since dropping the vehicle off and have not returned my phone calls. It is concerning that there was a recall and I was not notified of this when I took my vehicle in for service on 9/14/2023. I am not sure if the incident was related to this recall but regardless they have not resolved the issue or communicated with me and have not provided me with a loaner which I was told I was entitled to. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled off the highway and stopped the vehicle. The contact was out of his home state and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and that the fuel pumps was on a national backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 30,515. Parts distribution disconnect. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 30,515 |
| Nov 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | The vehicle occasionally shuts down when coming to a stop or slowing gradually. It shuts down the engine. I believe the parking brake is automatically set (not completely sure as the emphasis at that point is restarting the vehicle). I am sure the engine start knob must then be selected to Park and the brake pedal depressed to restart the engine. This situation has occurred at least 4 times since the vehicle was purchased 11/25/2020. I have reported it to a FCA Ram dealer who stated that nothing is apparently wrong. I feel it is a safety issue which should be investigated as it happens with no warning on citystreets and highways. The latest occurrence was on 11/21/3023, the other occasions were spaced apart 6-12 months. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | ENGINE | The exhaust manifold bolts break from the exhaust manifold warping... i have repaired twice out of my own pocket ... i believe the mechanic said its because the exhaust manifold is made of cast iron and my block is aluminum | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Nov 2023 | STRUCTURE | The truck had the tailgate recall complete and it keeps popping open on its own. It as damaged the rear tail gate. I had a new flat screen tv fall out also lost a car battery one time it popped open. Took it back to the dealer last week after call ram customer care. Was took that there is no problem with the latch and that it is lined up no fault found. Tonight on the way home when i pulled in to my house the tailgate was open again. No warning light come on when the tail gate pops open this needs to be fixed. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | In approximately August 2021 the vehicle stopped operating at highway speeds. When the vehicle stopped operating, it caused the auto parking brake to engage as well as the engine to shut down. All steering was lost and it caused my vehicle to skid off the side of the roadway. since then, numerous other electronic failures have happened in the car even after multiple attempts for warranty service to include additional engine failures luckily, at stoplights the vehicle is currently in the shop again for additional electrical problems related to the start stop button in the vehicle, it appears that ram does not take responsibility for the defect, and this should be investigated. If I would have been near any trees, pedestrians other vehicles or buildings, I would’ve surely run into them without any control whatsoever over my vehicle. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Exhaust Concern. In July 2023, the left exhaust manifold cracked down whole manifold, mileage was 51,369. This was repaired under 60,000 miles Powertrain Warranty. In October 2023, the right exhaust manifold cracked down whole manifold and is scheduled for repair when parts arrive, mileage is 54,850. This will also be repaired under 60,000 miles Powertrain Warranty. There were no warnings, only that we were aware of the tapping sound from cold start on both sides of vehicle. After looking online, we realized that other Ram owners were reporting that this is a problem and believe this should be a recall with a permanent fix for the problem. With our warranty about to expire, we are concerned that the repairs are like a band-aid that if/when this happens again we will have to pay to have repaired. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | My 2021 Ram 1500 has an exhaust leak that has been leaking since June when I took it to the dealership, and they told me about the leak. They told me it would take 17 weeks before they could order my parts. Now my dealership has told me 6 to 8 months for parts. The exhaust is leaking into the vehicle and making my family and I sick and they tell me they can do nothing because there are so many truck with the same problem that they can't get parts. I hope you can help me with this. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated was able to restart the vehicle and drive to his destination. The contact stated that the failure had recurred four times within four months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 14,000 |
| Oct 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Multiple exhaust leaks | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Radiator having to be replaced on a vehicle that is only 2 years old. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the image from the rear-view camera was blurry or blank. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring for over 2 years. The contact stated that he researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V059000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the VIN was not included. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 22,000 |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | There is an exhaust leak out of both exhaust manifolds. The gasket material is disintegrating and you can smell the fumes in the cab. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Manufacturer failed to complete repair on recall for HPFP and airbag in a timely manner with no timeline or remedy available. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | Rpm goes up and down to 3 on 10-20 mph. back bed wiggles on 60mph lots of vibration going on! Brakes have some grinding sound. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The Auto Stop / Start system continues to malfunction. This occurs while the vehicle is in operation and is intermittent. The dealer serviced this issue a couple of times, and replaced the PCM but the issue continues to be intermittent. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V767000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 38,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 38,000 |