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2021 Ram 1500 electrical system problems

The 2021 Ram 1500 has 205 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 19% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

205

Electrical System complaints

19%

Share of year

3

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

1500 electrical system complaints by model year388 complaints2009: 7 complaints2013: 243 complaints2014: 265 complaints2015: 161 complaints2016: 191 complaints2017: 108 complaints2018: 166 complaints2019: 388 complaints2020: 154 complaints2021: 205 complaints2022: 190 complaints2023: 60 complaints2024: 29 complaints2025: 143 complaints2026: 27 complaints
1500 electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

24V653000Electrical SystemSeptember 5, 2024 · 1,025,432 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module may disable the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

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.

What owners report

“On October 18, 2023, my son was driving the RAM 1500 on the Southern State. While changing lanes to exit, he advised the the engine turned off; was not able to break and hit another vehicle. The vehicle was deemed a total loss and would like this to be investigated by Chrysler. This could have…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · October 18, 2023 · crash

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2021 Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA has 205 complaints about the 2021 Ram 1500 electrical system — 19% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2021 Ram 1500 electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 24V653000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.