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#BS-2021-RAM550-1A692021 Ram 5500
Based on reports from 5 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
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Based on 5 complaints, 3 crashes, 1 fires, and 5 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
1 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 189K miles.
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Top cost driver: Brakes (1 reports).
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2021 Ram 5500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ram 5500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 189,040 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 189K-mile mark.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ram 5500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ram 5500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Firerelated Issues
Firerelated complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2021 Ram 5500, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to firerelated-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
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.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2012-2021 RAM 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles. Incorrect information in the Service and Owner's Manuals may cause the flanged lug nuts to be over-tightened, which could result in a broken wheel stud and possible wheel separation.
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, and 4500, 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles equipped with a Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engine. An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or off.
STEERING:STEERING CONTROL MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Ram 4500, and Ram 5500 vehicles. The steering column control module may cause the driver's side air bag not to deploy as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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