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Fuel systemPart report

2021 Ram 1500 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
96about this part
Share
14%of 683 total for the year
Median mileage
28,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 96 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Ram 1500, 14% of the 683 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Purchased truck on 3/4/2021.with 21 miles on the odometer. On 3/11/2021 was driving on the freeway doing 65mph. In the center of a 3 lane highway when the engine shut off without warning and a dash signaled a warning service electronic throttle control appeared on the dash, I made it off the freeway without incident and was eventually able to restart the truck and took it back to the dealer who as of today 4/06/2021 not found the issue that caused the engine to shut down, and has not duplicated the issue after driving it more than 700 miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #11406813, filed 2021-04, 6 miles

“My truck has 72k miles for the second time now it shuts down during highway driving with the sign in dashboard electronic throtle control, after first time I took it to dealer and they claimed it was repaired, this is putting my and my family's life in danger. Based on my research it appears a known and ongoing issue with Stelanis/Chrysler.”

NHTSA complaint #11579102, filed 2024-03

“I made a right hand turn from a stop sign onto an active roadway when my truck’s engine shut off. The truck rolled to a stop and the dial shifter automatically changed to park and engaged the e-brake. No warning lights were triggered in the dash. Research suggests this is an apparent problem with the 5.7l e-torque engine, however, no information is available from FCA/Ram”

NHTSA complaint #11470547, filed 2022-06

“I have a safety recall dated Oct 13, 2022 that is still not repaired. I have tried multiple dealers and the manufacturer and I still can not get an answer on if they are going to do the repair. I feel like they are hoping I will just go away and they will not have to make the repair.”

NHTSA complaint #11558299, filed 2023-12

“Failed fuel pump Needs a new fuel pump at 34000 miles. Vehicle currently at the dealership service department I saw there were previous recalls on these vehicles and their fuel pumps I should not have to replace a fuel pump at this mileage, ever”

NHTSA complaint #11688076, filed 2025-09

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025247%
202468%
2023189%
20228213%
20219614%
20207612%
20191057%
201814021%
201712915%
201628118%
201523916%
201427616%
2013504%
200925%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram 1500

Engine
276 complaints
Electrical system
198 complaints
Other or unknown
104 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
99 complaints
Brakes
75 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
52 complaints
Steering
50 complaints
Body and structure
33 complaints
Vehicle speed control
30 complaints
Air bags
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaints
Electronic stability control
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ram 1500

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology