2021 RAM 1500 — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 665 complaints · 15 recalls
Most-reported system: ENGINE (151 complaints · 22.7%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 26
  • Fires 4
  • Injuries 23
  • Deaths 0
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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-08-21 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution ENGINE appears in 151 of 665 owner complaints (22.7%) in this vehicle snapshot. ENGINE: 151 complaints, 22.7% of reports ENGINE 151 · 22.7% · 1 crash reports 2 fire reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 82 complaints, 12.3% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 82 · 12.3% · 2 fire reports POWER TRAIN: 66 complaints, 9.9% of reports POWER TRAIN 66 · 9.9% FUEL SYSTEM: 56 complaints, 8.4% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 56 · 8.4% · 1 crash reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 40 complaints, 6.0% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 40 · 6.0% · 1 crash reports STEERING: 35 complaints, 5.3% of reports STEERING 35 · 5.3% · 3 crash reports SERVICE BRAKES: 30 complaints, 4.5% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 30 · 4.5% · 1 crash reports STRUCTURE: 21 complaints, 3.2% of reports STRUCTURE 21 · 3.2% AIR BAGS: 19 complaints, 2.9% of reports AIR BAGS 19 · 2.9% · 12 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 192 complaints, 28.9% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 192 · 28.9% · 5 crash reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
ENGINE 151 22.7% 1 crashes · 2 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 82 12.3% 0 crashes · 2 fires
POWER TRAIN 66 9.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 56 8.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 40 6.0% 1 crashes · 0 fires
STEERING 35 5.3% 3 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 30 4.5% 1 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 21 3.2% 0 crashes · 0 fires
AIR BAGS 19 2.9% 12 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 192 28.9% 5 crashes · 0 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-08-22 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →

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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Oct 2020; the first recall shown was reported in Feb 2021. 2020-Q4: 2 owner reports 2 2021-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2021-Q2: 26 owner reports 26 2021-Q3: 37 owner reports 37 2021-Q4: 51 owner reports 51 2022-Q1: 44 owner reports 44 2022-Q2: 34 owner reports 34 2022-Q3: 19 owner reports 19 2022-Q4: 16 owner reports 16 2023-Q1: 35 owner reports 35 2023-Q2: 26 owner reports 26 2023-Q3: 30 owner reports 30 2023-Q4: 23 owner reports 23 2024-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2024-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2024-Q3: 21 owner reports 21 2024-Q4: 36 owner reports 36 2025-Q1: 42 owner reports 42 2025-Q2: 50 owner reports 50 2025-Q3: 40 owner reports 40 2025-Q4: 25 owner reports 25 2026-Q1: 25 owner reports 25 2026-Q2: 27 owner reports 27 2026-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 Owner reports Oct 2020 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 21V037000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V037000 Recall campaign 21V438000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V438000 Recall campaign 21V698000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V698000 Recall campaign 21V918000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V918000 Recall campaign 21V925000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V925000 Recall campaign 22V638000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V638000 Recall campaign 22V767000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V767000 Recall campaign 22V904000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V904000 Recall campaign 23V059000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V059000 Recall campaign 23V265000 ◆ Recall campaign 23V265000 Recall campaign 24V653000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V653000 Recall campaign 24V754000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V754000 Recall campaign 25V298000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V298000 Recall campaign 25V765000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V765000 Recall campaign 26V495000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V495000 Investigation EA23001 ● Investigation EA23001
  • Campaign 21V438000 was reported 204 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V698000 was reported 82 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V918000 was reported 370 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V925000 was reported 196 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V638000 was reported 645 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V904000 was reported 484 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V059000 was reported 813 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 23V265000 was reported 729 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V653000 was reported 1,387 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V754000 was reported 1,347 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V765000 was reported 1,639 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V495000 was reported 868 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2020-Q4 Owner reports 2
2021-Q1 Owner reports 4
2021-Q2 Owner reports 26
2021-Q3 Owner reports 37
2021-Q4 Owner reports 51
2022-Q1 Owner reports 44
2022-Q2 Owner reports 34
2022-Q3 Owner reports 19
2022-Q4 Owner reports 16
2023-Q1 Owner reports 35
2023-Q2 Owner reports 26
2023-Q3 Owner reports 30
2023-Q4 Owner reports 23
2024-Q1 Owner reports 22
2024-Q2 Owner reports 17
2024-Q3 Owner reports 21
2024-Q4 Owner reports 36
2025-Q1 Owner reports 42
2025-Q2 Owner reports 50
2025-Q3 Owner reports 40
2025-Q4 Owner reports 25
2026-Q1 Owner reports 25
2026-Q2 Owner reports 27
2026-Q3 Owner reports 13
Recall campaign 1 21V037000
Recall campaign 1 21V438000
Recall campaign 1 21V698000
Recall campaign 1 21V918000
Recall campaign 1 21V925000
Recall campaign 1 22V638000
Recall campaign 1 22V767000
Recall campaign 1 22V904000
Recall campaign 1 23V059000
Recall campaign 1 23V265000
Recall campaign 1 24V653000
Recall campaign 1 24V754000
Recall campaign 1 25V298000
Recall campaign 1 25V765000
Recall campaign 1 26V495000
Defect investigation 1 EA23001
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Safety Recalls (15)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V037000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    A separated brake pedal can result in the driver being unable to apply the service brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. The recall began February 9, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US number for this recall is Y04.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V438000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
    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. This recall was superseded by recall number 21V-918.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V698000

    Report date
    Component:
    TIRES
    Consequence:
    A driver that relies on the incorrect spare tire inflation pressure on the tire placard label may inflate the spare tire incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V918000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y80. This recall was superseded by 23V-059.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V925000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    An air bag that deploys improperly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    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.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V638000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V767000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    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. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V904000

    Report date
    Component:
    STRUCTURE
    Consequence:
    An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
    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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V059000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview image that does not display while in reverse decreases the driver's visibility of the rear view, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    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. This recall supersedes and expands previous recall numbers 21V-438 and 21V-918. FCA US Recall ID 63A is a vehicle population expansion of FCA US Recall ID 14A (NHTSA Recall ID 23V-059).
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 23V265000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
    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. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 37A.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V653000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
    Consequence:
    Driving with a disabled electronic stability control system can increase the risk of a crash.
    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. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 85B.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V754000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    Detached mirror glass can reduce driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V298000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    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. Chrysler's number for this recall is 08C.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V765000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A driver's side air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
    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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 13, 2025.
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V495000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    An improperly installed seat belt buckle anchor may fail to properly restrain occupants, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and attach the seat belt buckle anchor to the body structure as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2026. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is 67D. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 6, 2026.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-08-21
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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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