2021 RAM 1500 Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2021 RAM 1500
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate unlatched unintendedly. The contact was able to close the tailgate; however, the tailgate had since failed to unlatch and was no longer able to be opened. After inspecting the vehicle and researching the cause of the failure, the contact concluded that the tailgate was out of alignment. The dealer was made aware of the failure but had not inspected, diagnosed, or repaired the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V904000 (Structure). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle had already received the one-time free repair under recall. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the front hood latch suddenly failed causing the front hood to erroneously open and make contact with the front windshield. During the incident, the glass windshield shattered causing shards of glass to enter the cabin of the vehicle. Both the front driver and front passenger sustained small lacerations from the shards of glass making contact. No medical treatment was required. The front windshield frame and the roof of the vehicle were also damaged. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,200.
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
Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings
8 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
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