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2021 Ram 1500 body problems

33 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 8,200.

owner complaints
33
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
8,200
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Body
    29
  • Interior panels: sun visor
    1
  • Body: roof and pillars
    1
  • Body: hood
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ram 1500 body problems in other years

2009201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 2021 Ram 1500 body

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Water leak 19

Related recalls

Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachmentsReported December 8, 2022 · 1,224,078 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 tailgate strikers, which could result in the tailgate opening while driving.
Risk
An unintended tailgate opening while driving may result in a loss of unsecured cargo, possibly creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the tailgate striker alignment to the box latch and adjust, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is ZB8.

Recall number 22V904000 · Recall details

What 2021 Ram 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Body · NV

The driver's side sun visor falls out of its anchor point and dangles from its internal wiring above the dashboard height, severely obscuring the driver's vision. This is a very unsafe condition that has happened to me while driving on several occasions. Forward vision required for safety is substantially obscured, and moving the visor from your vision or attempting to put it back in its anchor is an unsafe distraction and creates an extremely hazardous driving condition. At highway speeds, this could assuredly result in a fatal collision potentially affecting numerous nearby vehicles on the highway. I took the truck into the dealership today, and they said they had to order another visor (no idea if this is an improved version that doesn't fall out), and it was going to cost me over $400. The service technician admitted that I was the third truck THAT DAY to come in for a sun visor falling out, and it was only 9 AM.

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · Body, Electrical · TX

Rear window frame cracked at both corners- water leaks inside of vehicle during rain. This can affect electrical components that are at the rear cab inside the truck. I noticed this a month ago but dont know how long it has been there.

Filed Jun 23, 2026 · Body, Electrical · FL

In January I experienced a “backlite leak” that allowed water to enter the cab of my vehicle. As a direct result of this water intrusion, my RFH (Radio Frequency Hub) module failed due to electrical shorting caused by moisture exposure. This failure was sudden and completely outside of my control and was not the result of misuse, neglect, or normal wear and tear. Not to mention the risk it put my family in as I was driving with my wife and daughter when the module failed and caused total power failure. I was driving down the road with my family in the vehicle when without any warning the truck completely shut down and didn’t have any power. I brought it to the dealership I bought it from and they stated they fixed the leak and replaced the RFH. Fast forward to this past week, there was another leak in the rear window. The dealership then stated it was a faulty back window unit that needs to be completely replaced. Stellantis (formerly FCA) previously acknowledged this defect through extended warranty coverage. However, my vehicle’s model year was later excluded despite being affected by the same known issue. This exclusion is particularly concerning given that the defect ultimately caused collateral electrical damage beyond the window itself. Given the documented nature of this issue, its prior recognition under extended warranty, and the risk of safety it put my family in I wanted to document this issue

Filed Mar 16, 2026 · Body · KS

There is water coming into the vehicles cab via the rear window and is getting electrical components under the rear window wet. Took vehicle to a dealer to be diagnosed. Concluded water coming into cab of vehicle from top of rear glass. Frame of window is likely culprit. General concern 05CHZ-01 THIS IS A VERY KNOWN ISSUE

Filed Sep 30, 2025 · Body, Electrical · MO

While driving the vehice on 9/23/25, it randomly turned off while driving down my street. Took a while to get it started again, then once it was started, it would not turn off. I brought the vehicle to a local shop. There were NO warning lights.The next day they let me know that the issue was from a faulty sliding backlite, there were cracks on the frame by the back windows that caused water to leak down around the window into a control module that was filled with water that caused the vehicle to randomly turn off while driving down the street then later caused it to not be able to turn off. If this issue caused the vehicle to turn off while on a highway or a curvy road it would have almost definitely ended with a severe accident. I got in touch with stellantis and they know about the issue but aren't willing to help in any way.

Filed Aug 13, 2025 · Body · PA

I took my truck into the dealership for the second time because my tpms module was not functioning correctly. I would get an error about a mile into my travels saying it was unavailable. My second appointment the technician found the rear windshield is leaking water down through the back driver side and dripping water onto the module. Ram issued a previous recall for cars manufactured on or before Sept 30 2020. My truck was manufactured Nov 4 2020. The problem is the same but my truck some how was manufactured after the supposed fix date. It’s clear if you read on ram forums that tons of people are having the same issue. Rams fix is just sealing it but I have to pay out of pocket due to their failure of admitting the recall should go past Sept 30 2020 manufacture date.

Filed Jun 18, 2025 · Body · NY

2021 ram 1500 rear window seal is failing , water leaking in cab creating mold under floor mats.

Filed May 29, 2025 · Body · NC

The tailgate keeps coming down while driving. I always make sure the tailgate is completely shut tight before I take off. This has happened multiple times. In addition the sensor doesn't always warn me of such. I have lost items in roadway which could cause an accident. I have backed up with a trailer attached and ripped my tailgate. I reported this to dealership when it first started somewhere around 2024. Should be on file with Dodge dealership in Mount Airy NC

Filed Apr 4, 2025 · Body · MA

The tailgate has opened on its own twice in the last 6-8 months. This puts a risk for other vehicles if it were to open randomly. To my knowledge this was supposed to not happen after recall 22V904000. This vehicle has not been inspected since seeing this issue and no warning lights happened when this occurred, one specifically had been closed for around 24 hours then randomly opened after car had not been driven.

Filed Jan 26, 2025 · Body · KY

Ive had two incidence were the tail gate was frozen shut. The 1st incident the tail gate opened while sitting in my garage & it came open a day later hit the wall. The second incident i was in a cabin in the mountains of Tennessee & it snowed & again the tailgate was frozen shut so we couldn’t access the cargo. While driving down the road the tailgate came open no warnings came on didn’t know it was open until we stopped for gas. We had cargo carrier on the back with a mobility chair and the tailgate hit it & damaged my tailgate

Questions about the 2021 Ram 1500 body

Does the 2021 Ram 1500 have body problems?

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the body of the 2021 Ram 1500, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2021 Ram 1500 body problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 8,200 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Ram 1500 body?

Yes, 1 recall: 22V904000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ram 1500 have the most body problems?

The Ram 1500 model years with the most body complaints are 2019 (81 complaints), 2015 (49 complaints) and 2020 (44 complaints).

Other 2021 Ram 1500 problems

Engine 281Electrical 199Transmission 100Fuel system 99Driver assistance 85Brakes 75Steering 50Acceleration 30Airbags 27Visibility 27Lights 13Suspension 9Seat belts 4Wheels 3Tires 2Locks 1

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