2021 Ram 1500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 34 complaints for the 2021 Ram 1500, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 3% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the front hood latch suddenly failed causing the front hood to erroneously open and make contact with the front windshield. During the incident, the glass windshield shattered causing shards of glass to enter the cabin of the vehicle. Both the front driver and front passenger sustained small lacerations from the shards of glass making contact. No medical treatment was required.
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated while entering the vehicle, he noticed water leaking into the interior of the rear lamp coming from the top of the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle could be repaired using silicone to fix the failure. The contact was concerned that the repair would not fix the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Ram 1500
- Engine 280 complaints
- Electrical system 198 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 98 complaints
- Fuel system 96 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 57 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints