Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ram 1500 has 156 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
156
Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Electrical system shutdown including loss of all safety features (blind spot, emergency braking, abs... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Our alternator is bad in a 2021 Ram. There are 10,000 on back order and up to a 9 -12 month wait lis... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The rear running lights go out due to a short in the wire harness from the computer module to the ta... |
| Jan 26, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Every time my truck sits for more than 3 days even in the summer the battery dies. I have to jump th... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I bought this truck used from a dealer in 2022. From the start the resting voltage of the car was a ... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint to report a significant and unusual mechanical failure involving my 2... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | All warning lights on dash came on including battery. Freedom Dodge assessed it on 11-10-2025 and sa... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Body Control Module failure. 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman with 3.6L engine My first symptom was a message... |
| Sep 30, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | Vehicles headunit no longer functions, backup camera system is also in-operational. Due to apparent... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | eTorque MGU hybrid motor going out with unexpected loss of power and stopping. Upon failure vehicle... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The alternator has went bad on my 5.7 V8 E-torque motor and the alternator is on back order from Dod... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | While driving the vehice on 9/23/25, it randomly turned off while driving down my street. Took a whi... |
| Sep 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that an Over-the-Air update was been performed ... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 1. The Motor Generator Unit (MGU) failed on my 2021 Ram 1500. The component is still installed in th... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My etorque motor starting making a really loud noise. So I took it in to have it looked. Technician ... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS | 2021 Ram 1500 Longhorn Anniversary addition vin: [XXX] Navigation/console Display flashes “115V Ca... |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2021 Ram 5.7 etorque MGU bad and vehicle sitting as part appears to be on nationwide back order. ve... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Driving to work and my truck lost all electrical power. All display lights turned on and hazard lig... |
| Aug 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I am submitting this complaint regarding a critical issue with my 2021 Ram 1500 equipped with the eT... |
| Jul 28, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Went to start the vehicle with the key fob and the vehicle would not start. Had it towed to ram deal... |