2021 Ram 2500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 108 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2021 Ram 2500, 1% of the 108 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,000 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. The contact stated that upon driving several miles and refueling the vehicle, he noticed that the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) additive gauge remained stuck in the same position. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that it was a known failure and that the failure would persist even after the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11502369, filed 2023-01, 8,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2021 Ram 2500
35 complaintsEngine
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 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.
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