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#BS-2021-RAM250-1D3A

2021 Ram 2500

Based on reports from 146 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
146
Crashes
7
Fires
12
Recalls
8
TSBs
516
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 146 complaints, 7 crashes, 12 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

34 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 30K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

9
0–30K
9
30–60K
3
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (9 reports) • Median: 30K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (34 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical34 (23%)
Engine23 (16%)
Drivetrain22 (15%)
Fuel System10 (7%)
Brakes8 (5%)
Structure:body7 (5%)
Other7 (5%)
Visibility4 (3%)

2021 Ram 2500: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ram 2500, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 30K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ram 2500, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ram 2500, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ram 2500, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

16
21
11
22
80
23
18
24
17
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Ram 2500. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

21V163000May 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021 Ram 2500, 3500, and 3500, 4500, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could result in a vehicle fire.

21V798000Park OutsideNov 2021

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 3500, 2500 pickup trucks, and Ram 3500, 4500, and 5500 cab chassis vehicles equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines. An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or off.

21V925000Jan 2022

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and 2021 Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) assemblies may have been manufactured with the incorrect amount of compressed gas, which can result in an improper air bag deployment.

22V140000Mar 2022

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ram 2500 and 2021-2022 Dodge Durango vehicles, and 2019-2022 3500 cab chassis with GVWR less than 10,000 lbs. The ABS control module software may prevent the electronic stability control (ESC) malfunction indicator light from illuminating during certain conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

22V835000Dec 2022

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FCA US, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Ram 2500 and 2020-2022 Ram 3500 vehicles. A build-up of pressure and heat inside the transmission may result in a transmission fluid leak from the dipstick tube.

+ 3 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 146 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2021 Ram 2500: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Ram 2500?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Ram 2500 is related to the electrical, with 34 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Ram 2500 reliable?
The 2021 Ram 2500 has 146 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 12 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Ram 2500 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Ram 2500 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Ram 2500 has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ram 2500 problems start?
Based on 21 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 30,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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