2021 RAM 2500 structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 RAM 2500 — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There was a tailgate recall for the tailgate falling down potentially spilling cargo onto the road. The dealership Autonation Dodge in [XXX] tried fixing the recall multiple times but the tailgate kept falling down after they tried to fix it 2 or 3 times. Now they're trying to make me sign a…”
filed Jun 16, 2026
“My vehicle was repaired for a known recall related to the tailgate unlatching issue. NHTSA ID Number: 22V904000 This repair was completed, and then my tailgate continued to open unexpectedly. I have taken it back to the dealership after damage was caused to my tailgate when it fell while I was…”
filed Oct 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned tailgate strikers, which could result…Campaign 22V904000 · Dec 8, 2022
Related service bulletins
Backup Camera Poor Image Quality Inspection
S2208000045 REV.D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 26, 2026
Structure problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2500 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 2500 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 2500 | 11 | 7% |
| 2019 2500 | 25 | 13% |
| 2018 2500 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 2500 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 2500 | 13 | 5% |
| 2015 2500 | 8 | 4% |
| 2014 2500 | 16 | 5% |
| 2013 2500 | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 RAM 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.