2021 Ram 1500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 98 complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 98 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 72% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Unknown Failure causing issue. Vehicle's Engine Shutoff while traveling down the road with no warning messages. Then message says to apply breaks and push "start", but it was in the "Run" and still coasting in Drive on the road. After it slowed to about 5-10 mph, the emergency break system engaged and the vehicle went to "Park" causing the vehicle to throw me forward in the seat and objects were thrown as if I had collided with something.
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to vibrate abnormally. Additionally, the contact stated that there was a loud pop coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact referenced a possible failure with the drive shaft. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 16,266.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Ram 1500
- Engine 280 complaints
- Electrical system 198 complaints
- Fuel system 96 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 57 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints