Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2021 Ram 1500 has 21 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.
21
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
22V904000
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate may not latch properly due to misaligned t...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is water coming into the vehicles cab via the rear window and is getting electrical components... |
| Jul 1, 2025 | STRUCTURE | I took my truck into the dealership for the second time because my tpms module was not functioning c... |
| May 7, 2025 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2021 ram 1500 rear window seal is failing , water leaking in cab creating mold under floor mats. |
| Apr 4, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The tailgate has opened on its own twice in the last 6-8 months. This puts a risk for other vehicles... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | STRUCTURE | Ive had two incidence were the tail gate was frozen shut. The 1st incident the tail gate opened whil... |
| Oct 23, 2024 | STRUCTURE | First off the recall for the tailgate issued was supposedly checked and OK. We pulled up to a light... |
| Oct 15, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate u... |
| Sep 18, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Driving in my neighborhood at 25 mph when the sunroof EXPLODED and SHATTERED for no reason. Nothing ... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | STRUCTURE | I am contacting you on behalf of my uncle in regards to this. He noticed that my cab and truck bed w... |
| Apr 25, 2024 | STRUCTURE | Passenger door panel fell off on the freeway. It was on with adhesive tape and 3 small clips. Botto... |
| Mar 3, 2024 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2021 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the... |
| Feb 6, 2024 | STRUCTURE | The tailgate keeps coming down while driving. I always make sure the tailgate is completely shut ti... |
| Dec 29, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | high quantities of water leaking through the rear glass in amounts so great it even soaks the rear f... |
| Nov 9, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The truck had the tailgate recall complete and it keeps popping open on its own. It as damaged the r... |
| Mar 30, 2023 | STRUCTURE | There is some kinda leak or condensation problem inside the cab of the pick up. It causes mold and m... |
| Mar 1, 2023 | STRUCTURE | I was driving and went to back up and found the tailgate down. I had had it in the shop for a recal... |
| Feb 26, 2023 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Bed separated due to improper weld. Caused gap large enough that a ratchet strap was able to pass th... |
| Aug 1, 2022 | STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Sunroof exploded when driving on highway. Safety was put at risk with glass and being startled when ... |
| Oct 23, 2021 | STRUCTURE | I purchased the new vehicle in May 2021. As a single individual, normally I am alone in the vehicle.... |
| Aug 11, 2021 | STRUCTURE | While driving on interstate at approx 70 mph...I heard and felt what seemed like an explosion. At fi... |