2021 Ram 1500 Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 683 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2021 Ram 1500, 2% of the 683 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the ABS and ECS warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the ABS. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11688348, filed 2025-09, 62,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while reversing downhill and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal travelled down to the floorboard and became stiff, and the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound and failed to respond as needed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11703235, filed 2025-12, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #11701509, filed 2025-11, 110,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact noticed that the wheel became stiff and was unable to turn. The contact attempted to pull over but crashed into the side of the road. The air bags did not deploy. The contact was unaware of how fast they were driving at the time of the crash. The contact sustained a shoulder and neck injury from the seatbelt. Physical therapy and MRI medical treatment were needed for the injury. No police report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11537134, filed 2023-08, 36,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the electronic stability control system warning light illuminated. Upon depressing the brake pedal, the contact noticed a mushy sensation and a significant reduction in braking power. The contact proceeded to use the brakes on the trailer to be able to slow the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the ABS had failed, and a software update was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11665820, filed 2025-06, 71,000 milesRelated recalls
- 24V653000Sep 5, 2024Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019, 2021-2024 Ram 1500 vehicles. Due to a software malfunction, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) control module…Covers: Ram 1500 2019, 2021–2024
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 12 | 2% |
| 2021 | 16 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 21 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 1% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 | 8 | 1% |
| 2014 | 17 | 1% |
| 2013 | 17 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2021 Ram 1500
276 complaintsElectrical system
198 complaintsOther or unknown
104 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsFuel system
96 complaintsBrakes
75 complaintsForward collision avoidance
52 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsVehicle speed control
30 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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