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2021 Ram 2500 Electrical system Problems

Complaints
35about this part
Share
32%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
48,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 2021 Ram 2500, 32% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“Multiple critical recalls - 22V-904, 23V-060, 22V-140, and 22V-835. Two of these represent fire hazards! For the last several months they either didn't have the parts or availability to service. I tried multiple dealerships in my area. Getting these serviced has become extremely difficult due to lack of responsiveness or availability by the dealer.”

NHTSA complaint #11528915, filed 2023-06

“My vehicle has a 12 screen in the dash. While Operating the Vehicle, weather notifications keep popping up. I've looked for ways to disable this feature , even gone as far as cancelling the Sirius connected feature(by calling Sirius).These Pop-ups still persist and are distracting me from paying attention to the road. There is not way to turn these off.”

NHTSA complaint #11441336, filed 2021-11

“I have attempted to get 2 recalls that require parts completed at my local Ram dealer who has called me both times saying that the parts were in, and they were ready to schedule the appointment to complete the recalls. The first appointment was on September 25th, 2023, and when the vehicle was checked in, I was informed they had no parts to complete 2 of the 3 recalls that existed at that time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11559593, filed 2023-12

“I was at a stop light. When I went to go, Truck Stalled for No reason and I lost All control. No steering, No brakes, and it would NOT start until I came to a full stop after almost getting side swiped by oncoming cars in opposite lane, of which I rolled into”

NHTSA complaint #11527847, filed 2023-06

“My 2021 Ram 2500 6.7 truck quit on me driving down the road. When I raised the hood I could smell burned wires and see smoke. Luckily, it was raining or I think my truck would have burned up. I noticed melted plastic and burned wires on the drivers side of the truck. This particular truck had an Electrical system recall and shows to have been completed. (Safety Recall 13A/NHTSA 23V-060) If this recall was completed, maybe something else needs to be checked out. …”

NHTSA complaint #11580670, filed 2024-04

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261034%
20254061%
20241220%
20231020%
20226134%
20213532%
20202012%
20192915%
201847618%
201712117%
20163815%
20152813%
20144212%
20134123%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram 2500

Engine
26 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ram 2500

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.

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