2021 Ram 1500 Crew Cab Trx
Common Problems
Ranked from 211 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
24 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Engine Stalls at Low Speeds During Turns
123complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls at low speeds during turns, causing the vehicle to stop and engage the parking brake.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Stalls During Low-Speed Driving
47complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls during low-speed driving, causing the vehicle to stop and engage the parking brake.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical System Failure Causing Dashboard Malfunction
43complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe dashboard displays incorrect information or malfunctions, leading to confusion during driving.
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Engine Stall at Low Speed Due to Stop-Start System Failure
28complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls at low speeds and during idle, especially when using the stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Fuel System Issues Resulting in Stalling
21complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe vehicle stumbles or stalls while driving, often without warning or warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine Stalls During Acceleration
19complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine stalls during acceleration, causing the vehicle to stop and engage the parking brake.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Unreliable Back Over Prevention System
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe back over prevention system malfunctions, leading to improper parking and potential collisions.
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Alternator Failure
3complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe alternator stopped functioning, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall.
$400–$1,000est. alternator replacement · 1.5–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe ESC system failed, leading to loss of vehicle control and stability.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, leading to false alarms and system failures.
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Battery Charging Issues with eTorque System
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe eTorque system's motor generator unit (MGU) fails to charge the battery properly, leading to insufficient battery voltage for starting the vehicle.
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Battery Issues Resulting in Frequent Jump Starts
2complaintsLow severityOtherBattery issues result in frequent jump starts and difficulty starting the vehicle, affecting daily use.
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Brake Lockup and Jerking
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brakes lock up suddenly, causing a harsh jerk and loss of control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Electrical System Failures Causing Dashboard Malfunctions
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical system failures cause dashboard malfunctions, including check engine lights and loss of safety features.
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Engine Stall at Idle
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine has repeatedly stalled at idle, often without warning, leading to potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Exhaust Leak Causing Cabin Contamination
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemAn exhaust leak allowed toxic fumes to enter the cabin, posing a health risk.
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Faulty MGU Leading to Power Loss and Safety Hazards
2complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe MGU fails, causing sudden power loss and loss of vehicle functions, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Fuel Pump Failure
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel pump stopped working, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 19
Fuel System Leaks
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel leaks from the gas filler line, posing a fire hazard and environmental risk.
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Recall Non-Implementation
2complaintsHigh severityOtherMultiple recalls have not been addressed, leading to potential safety hazards and vehicle inoperability.
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Service Brake Issues
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service brakes experience issues such as spongy pedal and unexpected engagement, affecting vehicle control.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Service Brake Malfunction
2complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service brakes failed, leading to loss of vehicle control and potential accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Suspension Issues Leading to Instability
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension problems result in instability and difficulty controlling the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Transmission Malfunction Causing Unintended Shifts
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly shifts into park and engages the parking brake without warning, leading to loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.