2021 Ram 1500
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1250 |
| 2014 | 1731 |
| 2015 | 1425 |
| 2016 | 1500 |
| 2017 | 858 |
| 2018 | 640 |
| 2019 | 1445 |
| 2020 | 607 |
| 2021 | 654 |
| 2022 | 582 |
| 2023 | 182 |
| 2024 | 68 |
| 2025 | 288 |
| 2026 | 57 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
41% of complaints: engine — 270 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY28% of complaints: electrical system — 184 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURY14% of complaints: power train — 92 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 66 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURY8% of complaints: service brakes — 53 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYSAFETY TIMELINE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks.
Remedy: Owners are advised to not drive their vehicles until they receive instructions on the inspection and repair, as necessary. FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install the push rod clip, free of charge.
Campaign 21V037000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM). The rearview camera image may not display.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 24, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, US, LLC's number for this recall is Y30.
Campaign 21V438000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spare tire assembly, free of charge. The owner notification letter was mailed on September 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is Y62.
Campaign 21V698000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 17, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y99.
Campaign 21V925000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 pickup trucks. The Trailer Reverse Steering Control Module (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TRSCM software. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on January 19, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 21V918000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jeep Wrangler, RAM 1500 and 2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. A radio software error may prevent the rearview image from displaying.
Remedy: Dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z86.
Campaign 22V638000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 22V904000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the TRSCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 14A.
Campaign 23V059000 — check if this car was fixed
High pressure fuel pump failure
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module calibration software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 23V265000 — check if this car was fixed
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 22V767000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ABS control module software, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 10, 2024. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 26, 2024.
Campaign 24V653000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the mirror glass, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2024. Owners may contact FCA Customer Service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 86B.
Campaign 24V754000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers secured the connectors for the air bag, free of charge. All vehicles have been remedied. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403.
Campaign 25V298000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering column control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning December 11, 2025. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 14C.
Campaign 25V765000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2021 Ram 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (270 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (184 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (92 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V037000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V438000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V698000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V925000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V918000 (back over prevention, steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V638000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V904000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V059000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V265000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V767000 (engine, fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V653000 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V754000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V298000 (air bags, electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V765000 (air bags, steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2021 Ram 1500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Ram 1500 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ram 1500?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?
14 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.