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Ram 1500 2021 Brakes Problems

76 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2021 Ram 1500 - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage76 complaints

76 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V037000Reported February 1, 2021 - 683 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 683 vehicles across all affected models. NHTSA records carry a do-not-drive advisory for this campaign.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine280Electrical System198Unknown Or Other103Power Train100Driver Assistance and Stability Systems98Fuel and Propulsion System96
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.