NHTSA Complaint #11659931 — 2021 RAM 1500

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11659931
Vehicle	2021 RAM 1500
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	May 8, 2025
Date Filed	May 9, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

While undergoing an annual vehicle inspection it was detected that ball joints have failed and are in need of replacement. This is a 2021 Ram 1500 with 77,500 miles. This seems to be a pre-mature failure of a critical component.

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