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2021 Ram 2500 Equipment Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 108 total for the year
Median mileage
22,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the equipment of the 2021 Ram 2500, 1% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500 hauling a 2019 Keystone Avalanche 395 with a B&W Companion Slider fifth-wheel trailer hitch. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer was wobbling. Upon inspection, the contact's husband noticed that the fifth-wheel trailer hitch was loose and the bolts had been severed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the bolts would be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11468697, filed 2022-06, 22,000 miles

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202613%
202211%
202111%
202021%
201830%
201720%
201610%
201510%
201421%

Other parts of the 2021 Ram 2500

Electrical system
35 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
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