2021 RAM 1500 Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Issues in the 2021 RAM 1500
8 forward collision avoidance warnings complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings Complaints
In early October 2025, my 2021 RAM 1500 experienced a steering malfunction in which the vehicle attempted to steer on its own without driver input. This created a loss-of-control scenario and posed a serious safety risk to me and surrounding traffic. The vehicle was removed from service immediately and taken to an authorized RAM dealer. Stellantis Customer Care and Fleet Case Management have acknowledged the defect and identified a required replacement part; however, the part has been on national backorder since October 2025. As of December 31, 2025, the vehicle has been out of service for over three months. Stellantis has provided at least ten different estimated repair dates, all of which have passed without resolution. Despite the steering-related nature of the failure, Stellantis has stated there is no active safety recall. The vehicle remains unrepaired due to the unavailability of the required steering-related component. I am concerned that this...
Mine was flickering the 115v cargo outlet and the radio was Turning on and off… blind monitoring system, Cap applying the brakes, automatically thinking something was in front or behind me
THE VEHICLE STARTS BUT WILL NOT ACCELERATE, and the necessary replacement part is still unavailable. I was informed that the manufacturer does not have the part in stock and that it needs to be manufactured, with an estimated arrival date of July 29th.
After changing the battery, my truck was affected by a computer malfunction which caused my ABS, forward collision detection, electronic stability control and other systems to not work and indicate trouble in the dash. I took it to the dealer, and they charged me $205 to reprogram the computer. These are all symptoms of recall 85B, but my VIN is not in the affected list at this time. I believe the list should be expanded and that I should receive a refund from FCA for the repair work that was completed.
Computer concern - caused the battery to be completely drained during the night, after a jumpstart the vehicle has multiple system errors. stability control, ABS , and both front and rear collision error. states need servicing. Unknown what caused battery drain and errors. Battery was checked no issues. Others have posted same issues with their 2021 Ram 1500 with e torque.
Today 11/19 around 12:50pm Pacific Time I was picking up my kids from school and as I was going about 20mph and my truck braked out of nowhere then shut off. Nothing was with 50ft in front and luckily no one was behind me. This isn't the first time this has happened the first time was on the freeway as I was going 75mph and fortunate no on hit me then. This is a safety issues for owners and other drivers. Unfortunately my truck still has the issue of staying on at times which again is a safety issue and fire hazard. We have video on our security cameras that caught the dashboard blinking and no it's not any security light. My truck has been to the dealer twice already for these issues for about a month. The dealer couldn't figure out what was wrong they don't even know. A...
PEB AND FCW with BRAKING did not work when truck hit a 90 gallon empty trash can at less than 6 mph. There was no damage to the truck nor the can. These systems are supposed to brake when the truck is about to hit something. If the can were a person, damage would have been done. The dealer service man said he thought it should have braked and scheduled to be looked at September 27, 2021 at 8 AM. There was no known warnings at the time of this incident in August 2021.
Ram 1500 Eco Diesel remains on after it was turned off. Has happened several times over the week to where we are scared to park in our driveway and garage. We don't have another vehicle right now since that is in the shop so we have no voiced but to take the risk and used it. Sensors come on when there is no object in site and truck breaks automatically where its causing a safety issue. I have video but I can't upload it since the system only takes pictures.
Other 2021 RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Engine
257 complaints
Electrical System
172 complaints
Unknown Or Other
90 complaints
Power Train
87 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
63 complaints
Service Brakes
50 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
44 complaints
Steering
41 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
28 complaints
Structurebody
26 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
24 complaints
Air Bags
22 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
18 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
16 complaints
Visibilitywiper
15 complaints
Exterior Lighting
11 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
6 complaints
Back Over Prevention Camera System
5 complaints
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
4 complaints
Back Over Prevention Warnings
3 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical Systemadashill Descent Assistsoftware
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Hybrid Propulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint