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2021 Ram 1500

Owners have filed 1,154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ram 1500. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 24% of complaints. Next are electrical system (17%) and drivetrain & axles (8%).

At a glance

Complaints
1,154 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 24% of complaints
Recalls
15
Fuel economy
12 to 26 MPG combined
Safety rating
4 to 5 of 5 stars NHTSA overall

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 1,154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ram 1500. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 24% of complaints. Next are electrical system (17%) and drivetrain & axles (8%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2021 Ram 1500

Recalls

The 2021 Ram 1500 is affected by 15 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 15 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ram 1500

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 15 versions of the 2021 Ram 1500. Combined fuel economy ranges from 12 to 26 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 32 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Safety rating

In NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2021 Ram 1500 earned an overall rating of 4 to 5 out of 5 stars, depending on the version.

Frontal, side and rollover ratings

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