2021
Ram
1500
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395 hp @ 5600 rpm
305 hp @ 6400 rpm
Horsepower
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
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Performance
Engineered for the perfect balance of power and efficiency
395 hp
Horsepower
410 ft-lb
Torque
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
8-Speed
Transmission
Efficient
Advanced engineering for optimal fuel economy
Fuel TypeGasoline
Combined Efficiency9.4 - 16.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity98.4 - 124.9 L
Interior
Thoughtfully designed for comfort and functionality
5 - 6
Seating
N/A
Cargo
1,039 mm
Front Legroom
1,148 mm
Rear Legroom
Climate Control
Heated Front Seats
Convenience
Keyless Entry
Keyless Start
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Seating
Power Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Technology
Advanced connectivity and intelligent features
Bluetooth
WiFi Hotspot
Navigation System
Satellite Radio
AM/FM Stereo
Steering Controls
Backup Camera
Lane Keeping
Blind Spot Monitor
Safety
Comprehensive protection for you and your passengers
Airbags
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Front Side Airbags
Stability
Traction Control
ABS Brakes
Brake Assist
Monitoring
Tire Pressure Monitor
Lane Departure Warning
Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Parking Aid
Security
Security System
Child Safety Locks
Dimensions
Carefully crafted proportions for optimal space and style
Length
20 ft1.8"
6.14m
Width
6 ft10.1"
2.09m
Height
6 ft5.4"
1.97m
Wheelbase
12 ft9.5"
3.9m
Gallery
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Colors
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Patriot Blue Pearl Coat
#042D4A
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat
#4A4F61
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat
#542432
Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl Coat
#EDF1F4
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#5C6467
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat
#484848
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
#000000
Bright White Clear Coat
#FFFFFF
Flame Red Clear Coat
#B30101
Patriot Blue Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#042D4A
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#000000
Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#EDF1F4
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#484848
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#4A4F61
Delmonico Red Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#542432
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#0298E4
Olive Green Pearl Coat
#5B5C4A
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat
#0298E4
Flame Red Clear Coat/Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat
#B30101
Flame Red Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
#B30101
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
#4A4F61
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
#5C6467
Hydro Blue Pearl Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
#0298E4
Bright White Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
#FFFFFF
Granite Crystal Metallic Clear Coat/Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat
#484848
Spitfire Orange Clear Coat
#D84500
Anvil Clear Coat
#787E84
Diamond Black Crystal Pearl Coat/Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
#000000
Ivory White Tri-Coat Pearl Coat/Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
#EDF1F4
Maximum Steel Metallic Clear Coat/Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
#4A4F61
Billet Silver Metallic Clear Coat/Walnut Brown Metallic Clear Coat
#5C6467
Trim Levels
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Safety Reports
592 complaints reported to NHTSA
592
Total Reports
22
Crashes
21
Injuries
3
Fires
Most Common Issues
ENGINE
251
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
173
POWER TRAIN
88
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
87
SERVICE BRAKES
67
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
62
Recent Reports
ODI #11701509
Nov 25, 2025
SERVICE BRAKESHYDRAULICELECTRICAL SYSTEMELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V653000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electronic Stability Control (ESC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Battery Low Voltage" was displayed and the vehicle experienced loss of power steering functionality and decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to the recall. Additionally, the contact was informed that the E-Torque generator also needed to be replaced but the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Incident: Oct 1, 2025VIN: 1C6SRFFT9MN***
ODI #11700963
Nov 22, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My driver sun visor support broke when I tried to pull down the sun visor. It is supported by a plastic piece. If it wasn’t supported on the left side it could have fell down completely blocking my visibility of the road. I looked up this issue online and there are many other videos with the same issue with these trucks. This issue is so persistent that some third party companies have already come out with plastic support pieces to screw in to fix this. I took the truck to the dealer but they said they won’t fix it since my truck is out of warranty. There was no warnings, messages, or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.
Incident: Nov 16, 2025VIN: 1c6srfjt8mn***
ODI #11699523
Nov 15, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
All warning lights on dash came on including battery. Freedom Dodge assessed it on 11-10-2025 and said the vehicle generator has an internal short and is discharging the battery. If being operated could cause the vehicle to die while in motion. I am making $700 per month payments and Freedom indicated over 6000 of these units are on back order and cannot give me a date for replacement only saying "months"
Incident: Nov 10, 2025VIN: 1C6SRFST6MN***
ODI #11698948
Nov 12, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Body Control Module failure. 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman with 3.6L engine My first symptom was a message that appeared on the dash gauge cluster that said something like "problem with shift positioner". That message came up then went away. Next symptom was dash lights flashing for no reason. This was a few days after the other. These lights would flash one time for just a fraction of a second, and only when I hit a bump on the road. I thought that I had a loose wire so I checked wiring for loose connection but did not find any. I had no other problems for several days. Then I was on a trip far from home and that is when things got really bad. All of the gauges on my instrument cluster were going up and down for no reason. The windshield wipers came on by themselves. The dash lights started flashing, like before but this time that were on and off for longer periods of time and not caused by bumps on the road. The vehicle lost power while I was driving and I was forced to pull to the side of the road. The engine had died. I was not able to restart right away. While I was sitting there trying to figure out my next move (because I was in the middle of nowhere), the lights on the dash were still flashing even after I had turned the key off. I know that sometimes trouble codes can be cleared by disconnecting the battery, so that is what I did. After I put the battery cables back on, the controls seamed normal again. I was able to start the engine and drive into town. I went straight to an automotive repair shop that I had found by Google search. They put their code reader on and said that I had 59 fault codes. They had never seen that many on any vehicle before. They checked my battery to make sure it was fully charged. It was. They checked a few other things, but diagnosed the problem to a bad Body Control Module. After this incident, I did some research and found that this seems to be a come problem with the Ram Pickups. This should be a recall item.
Incident: Oct 17, 2025VIN: 1C6RR6FG2MS***
ODI #11698629
Nov 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle began to vibrate. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the front axle half-shaft was worn and needed to be replaced. The contact also took the vehicle to a tire shop and was informed that new tires were needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to report the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Incident: Aug 15, 2025VIN: 1C6SRFFMXMN***
ODI #11695596
Oct 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My etorque motor starting making a really loud noise. So I took it in to have it looked. Technician said the etorque motor was going. Ordered a new one but said it was on back order. My truck then died and the part still does not have a ship date.
Incident: Sep 4, 2025VIN: 1C6SRFFT7MN***
ODI #11694043
Oct 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that an Over-the-Air update was been performed on the vehicle overnight and the following day the battery was drained and needed to be replaced. The contact drove another vehicle to an independent mechanic and purchased a new battery. After replacing the battery, an error code for a firmware failure was displayed on the instrument panel. As a result of the message, the radio module became defective, and the back over prevention system failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Incident: Sep 20, 2025VIN: 1C6SRFBT5MN***
ODI #11694047
Oct 17, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE
eTorque MGU hybrid motor going out with unexpected loss of power and stopping. Upon failure vehicle lost power and became inoperable. Both independent service center and dealer service center confirmed the eTorque MGU hybrid motor is failing. Upon further research thousands of these MGU hybrid motors are failing unexpectedly. No remedy in sight and manufacturer indicates no eta on availability of parts to fix.
Incident: Sep 27, 2025VIN: 1C6SRFHT6MN***
Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and may not represent verified defects.
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