2021 Ram 2500 engine problems
The 2021 Ram 2500 has 26 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
26
Engine complaints
17%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“After starting the vehicle, fire smell came into the cab. After exiting the vehicle smoke was coming from the engine. The engine caught on fire and car was totaled within 10 minutes.”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2021 Ram 2500 have?
NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2021 Ram 2500 engine — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.