666 NHTSA owner complaints · 12 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.
Complaints per year on the road: 133.2
Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.
Multiple times this has happened when I engaged in reverse the screen will be blank and can't see anything. It will take a couple of times of driving,parking and turning on and off the truck before it turns back on. This is a major safety concern as i can not see anything as i reverse. This does not happen every time but does happen often. I haven't had it checked out professionally because it hasn't been permanent …
Rear window frame cracked at both corners- water leaks inside of vehicle during rain. this can affect electrical components that are at the rear cab inside the truck. i noticed this a month ago but dont know how long it has been there.
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn, and excessive force was needed to turn the steering wheel to the left or the right. The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized …
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| Campaign | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 21V037000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Com | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip t… |
| 24V653000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Tract | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (A… |
| 22V904000 | Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attach | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to mi… |
| 23V059000 | Back Over Prevention:Display Function | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 1500 and 2023 Ram 2500 vehicles. The trailer reverse steering control module (TRS… |
| 21V698000 | Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles. The incorrect-size spare tire may have been installed, which does not m… |
| 21V438000 | Back Over Prevention:Display Function | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a trailer reverse steering module (TRSCM). The rearview ca… |
| 24V754000 | Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 1500 Classic vehicles equipped with heated trailer tow rearview mirrors. The mirr… |
| 23V265000 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Contr | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 5.7L eTorque engines. The powertrain control module softwa… |
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The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Engine (272 complaints in our indexed sample).
Our data verdict is AVOID with a reliability score of 10/100, computed from 666 NHTSA complaints and 12 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.
Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for the 2021 Ram 1500, 4 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 01/02/2021. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.
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Last updated: 2026-08-20.