666 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Engine · verdict AVOID 10/100
“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 ”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Ram 1500 owner
“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.”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Ram 1500 owner
“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 ”NHTSA complaint, 2021 Ram 1500 owner
| Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 10/06/2021 | 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 camera image may not display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the req |
| 23/11/2021 | Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with t |
| 09/09/2021 | 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 match the tire size and inflation pressure information on the tire placard. As s |
| 24/11/2021 | Air Bags:Side/Window:Curtain SAFETY | 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 amo |
| 01/02/2021 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder SAFETY | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Ram 1500 Classic SLT trucks. Certain vehicles were built without the retaining clip that secures the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal, which can cause the |
| 25/08/2022 | Back Over Prevention:Display Function | 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. As such, these vehicles fail to com |
| 13/10/2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump SAFETY | 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 stal |
| 08/12/2022 | Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments | 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 dri |
| 09/02/2023 | 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 (TRSCM) may prevent the rearview image from displaying when the vehicle is placed in |
| 13/04/2023 | Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 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 |
On the federal record it scores 10/100: 666 owner complaints (133.2 per year on the road) and 12 recall campaigns, 4 touching safety-critical systems.
The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Engine, with 272 of 803 categorised reports.
The 2021 Ram 1500 scored 10/100 on the federal record.