2021 RAM 2500 electrical system problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2021 RAM 2500 — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has uneven response when turning or driving down the road turn signals do not cancel properly and it has a persistent clicking sound coming from the steering column. My safety is at risk as the steering isnt consistent while driving. Vehicle was inspected but their technicians were…”
filed Apr 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was plugged in charging for about 15 minutes and unoccupied when it suddenly caught fire. The contact noticed smoke emerging from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated before the failure. There were no reported…”
filed Feb 25, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An electrical short may occur in the heater grid relay with the ignition on or offCampaign 23V060000 · Feb 9, 2023
- An electrical short in the relay may cause a vehicle fire with the ignition on or offCampaign 21V798000 · Oct 14, 2021
- An electrical short may occur in the Solid State Intake Heater Grid Relay, which could…Campaign 21V163000 · Mar 11, 2021
Related service bulletins
Sensor - turbocharger speed
113742 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 29, 2026SWITCH – HEADLAMP
113070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 29, 2026
Electrical System problems in other 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 2500 | 10 | 42% |
| 2025 2500 | 37 | 61% |
| 2024 2500 | 11 | 19% |
| 2023 2500 | 9 | 19% |
| 2022 2500 | 61 | 34% |
| 2020 2500 | 20 | 12% |
| 2019 2500 | 29 | 15% |
| 2018 2500 | 473 | 18% |
| 2017 2500 | 120 | 17% |
| 2016 2500 | 38 | 15% |
| 2015 2500 | 28 | 13% |
| 2014 2500 | 42 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 RAM 2500
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.