2021 Ram 1500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 198 complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, 17% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 198 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 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 24 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Once again for the about 100th time our 2021 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel cuts off and when I means cuts off everything is off. No warning of any sort. Was going about 50mph and just completely shutdown on 880 Southbound in SF Bay Area. Truck has 52k miles is maintained and no codes no nothing. I had my children in the vehicle at the time of incident. We slowly pulled the shoulder with the help of rig driver slowing down to make sure no one hit us.
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an unusual popping sound. The low battery and check engine warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the battery lost power. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road, and the vehicle was turned off. The contact stated that while attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Ram 1500
- Engine 280 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 98 complaints
- Fuel system 96 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 57 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Body & structure 34 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints