2021 RAM 2500 Fuel System Diesel Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Fuel System Diesel Issues in the 2021 RAM 2500
2 fuel system diesel complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Fuel System Diesel Complaints
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. Upon investigating the failure, the contact discovered that the failure mainly occurred in cold weather due to the DEF additive crystallization in cold temperatures, causing the additive gauge to be stuck in the same position. A message indicating to add a DEF additive in the vehicle for safety was displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the tailgate latch had fractured due to cold weather and had been replaced three times by the dealer. The vehicle was not...
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the warning message stated that 5 MPH maximum at 1500 miles service DEF system, see dealer. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diesel injectors were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The diesel injectors were replaced several times, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 700.
Other 2021 RAM 2500 Problem Areas
Electrical System
34 complaints
Engine
23 complaints
Power Train
22 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
7 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Visibilitywiper
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint