2021 RAM 1500 problems by component
664 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2021 RAM 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 272 | 41% | 26,807 mi |
| Electrical System → | 192 | 29% | 45,070 mi |
| Power Train → | 97 | 15% | 31,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 67 | 10% | — |
| Service Brakes → | 54 | 8% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 51 | 8% | — |
| Steering → | 48 | 7% | 39,000 mi |
| Structure → | 31 | 5% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 30 | 5% | — |
| Air Bags → | 25 | 4% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 24 | 4% | 30,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 19 | 3% | 42,563 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 18 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Back Over Prevention → | 14 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 1% | — |
| Lane Departure | 7 | 1% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 0% | — |
| Tires | 2 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Hybrid Propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.