2021 RAM 1500 forward collision avoidance problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the forward collision avoidance on the 2021 RAM 1500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver side seatbelts issues, issues locking the buckle. Also car has engine light come up after emergency braking system error. Goes in to reduced power mode. If shut off and turn back on, truck is fine.”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“Engine malfunction cause low oil pressure and cause a catastrophic failure and lock brakes up multiple people i know have had same issue as me and it due to a manufacturer error on oil gallery bolts backing out and causes rockers not to get proper oil and chews cams up”
filed Mar 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Forward Collision Avoidance problems in other 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 1500 | 5 | 5% |
| 2025 1500 | 49 | 14% |
| 2024 1500 | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 1500 | 21 | 11% |
| 2022 1500 | 57 | 9% |
| 2020 1500 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 1500 | 29 | 2% |
| 2018 1500 | 7 | 1% |
| 2017 1500 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 1500 | 21 | 1% |
| 2015 1500 | 16 | 1% |
| 2014 1500 | 17 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 RAM 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.